Slow cooker chicken and barley risotto with edamame is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken and barley are cooked in a creamy broth with vegetables and herbs, and the edamame adds a pop of color and protein. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your risotto creamy or al dente, or you want to add more vegetables or protein, this recipe is a great starting point. With just a few simple ingredients and some time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND BARLEY RISOTTO WITH EDAMAME
"Time-consuming" come to mind when you hear "risotto?" Not with this simple slow cooker recipe of chicken breasts, barley and green soybeans. Make it your way with the easy variation below.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix chicken, onions, barley, carrot, garlic, salt, thyme and 3 cups of the broth.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
- In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave remaining 1 cup broth uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Stir thawed edamame and boiling broth into chicken mixture in slow cooker.
- Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until edamame are tender. Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 Cup), Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO
This entree is vegetarian, but the mushrooms make it hearty enough for non-vegetarians too. The flavors are perfect for the colder weather of fall.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the barley and thyme and cook, stirring, until the barley is just golden, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker and add the carrots, broth, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on high until the liquid is absorbed and the carrots and barley are tender, about 3 hours.
- Discard the thyme and stir in the Parmesan, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Thin out the risotto with warm water for desired consistency as needed. Top with parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
CHICKEN & PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO
Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over a medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the chicken and fry for 5 mins or until well-browned on all sides. Tip in the vegetables and cook for a further 5 mins until starting to soften. Add the garlic and pearl barley, then pour over 500ml water. Cover and leave to simmer for 25-30 mins, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, put all the dressing ingredients in the small bowl of a food processor and blitz until very finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until serving.
- When the pearl barley is soft, but still with a little bite, and most of the liquid has been absorbed, it's ready to serve. Season to taste and divide the risotto between two plates, adding spoonfuls of the dressing, to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN-BARLEY STEW
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
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
BARLEY, CHICKEN & MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the butter and oil. Sauté the shallots and garlic with some seasoning for 5 mins, then stir in the chicken and cook for 2 mins.
- Add the barley and cook for 1 min. Pour in the wine and stir until it is absorbed. Add the mushrooms and thyme, then pour over ¾ of the stock. Cook for 40 mins on a low simmer until the barley is tender, stirring occasionally and topping up with remaining stock if it looks dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan. Serve immediately, with chives and Parmesan shavings scattered over, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
SLOW COOKER RISOTTO
The classic Italian rice dish, now simplified in a slow cooker near you!
Provided by Lady7Fire
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix chicken broth, rice, olive oil, wine, garlic, onion flakes, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir in Parmesan cheese; cook uncovered until Parmesan cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CHOWDER WITH EDAMAME
Create a colorful Slow-Cooker Chicken Chowder with Edamame dish for later tonight. A variety of spices add flavor to this slow-cooker chicken chowder.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 7h45m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until lightly browned. Spoon into slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Add broth, edamame, chiles, onions and dry seasonings; mix well. Cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3-1/2 to 4 hours).
- Mix flour and sour cream until blended. Add to ingredients in slow cooker along with the zucchini; mix well. Cook, covered, on HIGH 20 to 30 min. or until sauce is thickened and zucchini is crisp-tender. Serve topped with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g
SLOW-COOKER DIJON CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS
This glossy, risottolike dish is inspired by the French bistro classic of chicken in tarragon-mustard sauce. Here, those flavors are transformed into a whole-grain, one-pot weeknight meal: The barley, mushrooms and chicken cook together first, then just before eating, finish with a bag of frozen peas and a tangy mixture of crème fraîche (or sour cream) and Dijon. Make the dish vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using your favorite vegetable broth, but add about ½ cup more liquid, to substitute for the chicken juices.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the barley, mushrooms, chicken, chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine, garlic, thyme, salt, onion powder, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine, then cook for 3 hours on high.
- At first it will seem like there is too much liquid, but the dish will thicken as it cools, and as you stir. Stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche and mustard, then fold it into the barley mixture. The chicken thighs should be falling apart; break them into coarse chunks with a spatula. Taste and add more mustard for a stronger flavor, if desired. Stir in the chopped tarragon and serve. Pass Parmesan at the table for topping.
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the risotto. Try making your own chicken broth at home.
- Rinse the barley well before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the barley in unsalted water. Adding salt to the water will prevent the barley from cooking evenly.
- Add the barley and edamame to the slow cooker along with the chicken broth, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter just before serving. This will help to create a creamy and flavorful risotto.
- Serve the risotto immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker chicken and barley risotto is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of chicken, barley, edamame, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.
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