Fiesta Chicken With Barley and Brown Rice (Crock Pot)

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 0
Fiesta Chicken With Barley and Brown Rice (Crock Pot) Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 chicken breast halves
1 cup onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies , with juice
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon chipotle chile , minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup uncooked medium barley
1/3 cup uncooked medium grain brown rice
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
cheese ( optional )
sour cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
348
Sugar
6g
Fat
7g
This Fiesta Chicken with Barley and Brown Rice is a one-pot meal that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It is a perfect dish for busy people who want to eat healthily but do not have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The combination of chicken, barley, and brown rice means this recipe is high in protein and fiber and perfect for those following a low fat or low sodium diet. The slow cooker method also means that the chicken is tender and juicy and the flavors have plenty of time to infuse.

Instructions

1.Rinse the uncooked barley and brown rice with cold water and then add into the crock pot.
2.Put chicken breasts on top of the barley and rice mixture.
3.Top chicken with onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato juice, chili powder, chipotle chile, cumin, and black pepper.
4.Stir gently to combine ingredients, taking care not to move the chicken around too much.
5.Set crock pot on high and cook for 3-4 hours.
6.Once chicken is cooked thoroughly (165°F internally), use two forks to shred meat and mix it back in with the barley and rice.
7.Serve hot and if desired, top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

PROS

This meal is packed with flavor, protein and fiber.

It is easy to prepare and can be left cooking in a slow cooker all day.

It is suitable for people on a low fat or low sodium diet.

CONS

If chicken is overcooked, its texture may become rubbery.

The cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.

The barley and rice may become mushy if cooked for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and fiber.
Chicken provides the body with essential amino acids.
Barley is a whole grain that helps regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and provides health benefits for the digestive system.
Brown rice is also a whole grain and can help fight heart disease and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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