Best 8 Chicken Beans And Barley Slow Cooker Chili Recipes

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For a hearty and comforting meal, nothing beats a classic chicken, beans, and barley slow cooker chili. This delicious and easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can whip up a pot of chili that's packed with flavor and sure to satisfy the whole family. Simply toss in some chicken breasts, hearty beans, tender barley, and a blend of spices, then let your slow cooker do the rest. The result is a thick and flavorful chili that's perfect for serving with cornbread, crackers, or a dollop of sour cream. So gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl of chicken, beans, and barley slow cooker chili.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This is so incredibly easy, and I have made it numerous times. I love making this for freezer meals and passing it along to my friends with new babies. This makes a great freezer meal; you can add all ingredients into a freezer bag before or after cooking and freeze.

Provided by carry016

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease the crock of your slow cooker with vegetable oil.
  • Put chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker crock; add chicken broth, black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, yellow onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours (or on High for 3 hours).
  • Remove chicken breasts from the crock to a cutting board. Shred chicken into strands with a pair of forks and return it to the mixture in the crock; add sour cream and stir.
  • Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 907.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY STEW



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound mix of dried beans, such as navy and pinto, rinsed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
A few sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces dried barley
8 ounces baby spinach
Toasted crusty bread or baguette, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the broth, bean mix, salt, pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme and 2 cups water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the barley and, if the broth looks low, another cup of water. Cover and cook on low an additional 1 hour (8 hours total).
  • Just before serving, stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve in a big bowl with toasted crusty bread or baguette.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND BEANS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Chicken and Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tandy Higgins

Categories     Stew

Time 6h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 ounces pinto beans
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 2/3 cups chicken stock
1 cup onion
4 celery ribs
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
3 large carrots
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Spread half of the beans in the bottom of your slow cook crock pot. Season chicken with pepper and sea salt. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Brown the chicken on both sides. Place the browned chicken on top of beans. top with remaining beans and chicken stock. Use water if you don't have chicken stock.
  • Saute onion, celery, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, and herbs using the same skillet. Pour in crock pot and simmer several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 20.6

BARLEY BEAN CHILI



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Most folks have heard of barley soup, but this barley chili takes them by surprise. My variation features a delectable combination of beans and seasonings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add barley and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN STEW WITH BEANS AND BARLEY



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A substantial one-pot stew using chicken thighs braised over carrot, garlic, onion, red pepper, barley, beans, rosemary, and thyme.

Provided by Tania Hobson

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon chicken broth
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
5 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (5 ounce) skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak barley in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon chicken broth in a wide soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion in hot broth, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, and drained barley. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables. Mix 2 cups chicken broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 35 minutes.
  • Add navy beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1224.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN-BARLEY STEW



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Come home to this slow-cooked chicken and barley stew recipe that's made using Progresso® chicken broth and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed
3 cups water
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearled barley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.
  • Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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This is a wonderful Barley soup made in the Slow cooker, but using the microwave to have in ready in 3 hours. Feel free to add any other vegetables that are available. As you can see no need for oil or butter.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Grains

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, peeled chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the chicken broth and pour into slow cooker.
  • Place chopped vegetables; onions, garlic, celery and carrots in microwave container; microwave 5 minutes.
  • Spoon into Slow cooker and cook on High for 2 hours,.
  • Heat up mushrooms in microwave.
  • Add rinsed barley,chicken and mushrooms, salt and pepper to the Slow Cooker.
  • On high cook another hour.
  • Serve with crackers.

BARLEY CHILI



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"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California. The barley makes this dish a hearty meal for a chilly day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans to add different flavors and textures to your chili. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and cannellini beans, all of which are mentioned in the provided recipes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavors, so don't be afraid to add different spices to taste. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. The longer the chili simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Chicken, beans, and barley slow-cooker chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, as it can be made in a slow cooker. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give chicken, beans, and barley slow-cooker chili a try.

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