Best 5 Southwest Chicken Barley Chowder Recipes

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Southwest chicken barley chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Combining smoky and spicy flavors with tender chicken, hearty barley, and a creamy broth, this chowder is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, southwest chicken barley chowder is an easy and delicious recipe that will please the whole family.

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SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Kell Ferell of Alamo, North Dakota drives 80 miles round-trip every day for her job, so she needs quick, healthy dishes to fix for her family. "This is a huge favorite," she pens. "If I don't have leftover chicken, I simply boil or poach some chicken breasts. I use the cooking liquid to replace part of the water in the recipe to add even more flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the water, corn, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, barley, chilies, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer after 45 minutes., Stir in chicken; cook, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until chicken is heated through and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BARLEY CHOWDER



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Mashed squash helps make this chowder creamy but not heavy, and it's a favorite way to get barley on the table. My kids even ask for leftovers for lunch. -Pamela Cleghorn, Campbellsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 package (12 ounces) frozen mashed winter squash, thawed (about 1-1/3 cups)
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Diced avocado and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or just until onion is tender., Stir in squash, barley, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender., Add beans, corn, cream, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with avocado and tomatoes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.

Provided by Tamcattt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & BARLEY SOUP



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I recently purchased some barley as a way to introduce new grains to my diet. Found lots of good ideas for barley on this site and came up with my own soup. Perfect fall soup with comfort from the barley and chicken with a little heat from the chilies. Since the ingredients here reflect my pantry and tastes, you should feel free to adapt it to your own. I can see using green beans instead of zucchini or thighs instead of breasts.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 cups water
2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
2 chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1 ear of corn
1 (14 ounce) can black beans
2 ancho chilies
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup barley
1 medium yellow zucchini or 1 medium green zucchini, cut in to medium cubes

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, celery and green pepper in olive oil in soup pot.
  • Once onions are soft (about 5 minutes) add water, bouillon, tomatoes, black beans and chicken to pot and bring to a low simmer.
  • (Use chicken broth instead of water and bouillon if you prefer).
  • Remove corn kernels from cob and add to soup.
  • Add whole ancho chilies to pot for a minute, just to get the dried chili to soften a bit.
  • Remove from pot.
  • Tear off stalk and remove seeds.
  • Dice chilies into small pieces and return to simmering pot.
  • Let soup simmer 20 minutes and remove chicken from pot.
  • Shred or dice chicken and return to pot.
  • Add barley and let soup simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and let simmer an additional 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 186.3, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 5, Protein 15.6

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken & Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judth

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 cups water
2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
3 skinless chicken breast halves
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 dried ancho chiles
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup barley
2 green zucchini, cubed
2 yellow squash, cubed
1 lime, sliced

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper in olive oil in soup pot.
  • Once onions are soft, add water, boullion, tomatoes, black beans, and chicken to pot and bring to a slow simmer.
  • Add whole dried chilis to pot for a minute, just to get the dried chili to soften a bit.
  • Remove from pot. Tear off stalk and remove seeds. Dice chilis into small pieces and return to simmering pot.
  • Let soup simmer 20 minutes and remove chicken from pot. Shred or dice chicken and return to pot.
  • Add barley and let soup simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, squash, and corn and let simmer an additional 25 minutes.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 307.5, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 7.3, Protein 25.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before adding it to the chowder.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pot, the chowder will be too thick. Add the ingredients in batches, if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Be sure to cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Season to taste: Taste the chowder as you go and add more salt, pepper, or chili powder, as needed. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten the flavors.
  • Let the chowder rest: After you've made the chowder, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Southwest chicken barley chowder is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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