Delicious Meets Nutritious in This Barley Chicken Stew Recipe — Only $2.21 a Serving
Get dinner on the table fast with this hearty recipe that preps in just 20 minutes
If you’re like me, you know it can be a challenge to get a healthy meal on the table without breaking the bank. Our Barley Chicken Stew recipe in not only nourishing, at $2.21 a serving, it’s also easy on your wallet. Best of all, it’s so yummy, we promise, you’ll want seconds!
I’m a big fan of one-pot meals like soups and stews. They’re usually chock full of fresh veggies and other good-for-you ingredients. And simmering everything together means most of the nutrients are retained right in the broth or sauce. Barley is a superfood high in fiber and low in calories. But brown rice would also be a good choice. Then a sprinkling of curry powder adds savory flavor. Plus, this spice blend contains turmeric, which has some surprising anti-inflammatory health benefits. To finish, we wilt in spinach — it’s full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And the whole thing is super-easy to put together with rotisserie chicken. Make a pot of this hearty stew, then leave us a comment.
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Ingredients
- 3 carrots, peeled
- 2 celery ribs
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 of 1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped onion, thawed, drained (1 1⁄2 cups)
- 1 tbsp. curry powder
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth
- 3 c. shredded rotisserie chicken, about 9 oz.
- 3/4 c. quick pearled barley
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 c. plain nonfat yogurt
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
Dice carrots and celery. In pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 min.
Add carrots, celery and curry powder. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 7–8 min.
Stir broth and 2 cups water into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover; cook until flavors blend, about 10 min.
Stir in shredded chicken and barley. Cook until barley is tender, 10 min. Stir in spinach and yogurt. Stir in chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 7 gram
- Saturated Fat: 2 gram
- Protein: 25 gram
- Carbohydrate: 23 gram
- Fiber: 4 gram
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
- Sugar: 4 gram
- Sodium: 410 mg
