DELICIOUS BARLEY BAKE

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Barley, chicken and tons of veggies baked in a delicious creamy sauce. Easily made vegetarian by removing the chicken and substituting a vegetable cream, condensed soup.

Provided by L Mac

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 cups barley
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 yellow zucchini, cut into half moons
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup grated Locatella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 cup green peas
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring the barley and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, carrots, garlic, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, and broccoli. Continue cooking and stirring until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Combine cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Locatella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, oregano, basil, and thyme in a large bowl, mixing until smooth. Stir in the prepared barley, peas, corn, roasted red peppers, spinach, and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a large baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, and cheese has melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 501 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

MH Pranto
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This barley bake is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Tika Magar
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I made this barley bake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Chyoj Ray
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This barley bake is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots, celery, and onions in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Peter Nyamaisa
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I love that this barley bake is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, cheeses, and herbs to create different flavor combinations.


Ahtsham Ul haq
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This barley bake is the perfect meal for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Rayan Jani
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this barley bake. It's a great source of protein and it's so flavorful.


Riley yeetersen
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This barley bake is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still delicious when I reheated it on Tuesday.


faustina hagan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the barley bake turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two helpings!


Ayide Maro
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This was my first time cooking with barley and I was really happy with the results. The barley bake was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


SM_ Entertainment
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I made this barley bake for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. The barley is a good source of fiber and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.


Slindile Gumbi
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This barley bake is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Samuel Akpan
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this dish changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy topping.


Mian Mubashir
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This barley bake was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the nutty flavor of the barley and the creamy texture of the sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.