SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND BARLEY RISOTTO WITH EDAMAME

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"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

1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 cup Cascadian Farm® organic frozen shelled edamame (from 10-oz bag), thawed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

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

Tiziano Rodríguez
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I'm not a big fan of risotto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Ahsan Printers
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This risotto is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and filling. I love serving it on a cold winter night.


Roni Mia
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of chicken, vegetables, and even grains. It always turns out great!


Dominic Addo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and edamame are cooked perfectly.


Braydon Schultz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my risotto turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Sthembelenkosini Shwabede
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This risotto is so creamy and delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the barley adds a nice nutty flavor.


Kushneel Sharma
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I love the combination of chicken, barley, and edamame in this risotto. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Doding media
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This recipe was easy to follow and the risotto turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Hodan Nuur
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The risotto was a little too soupy for my liking. I think I'll reduce the amount of liquid next time.


Nebile Endris
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This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Ntebogeng Tlale
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed it in this risotto. It had a nice chewy texture that complemented the chicken and edamame.


Carmela Islas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from the night before, and it worked perfectly in this risotto.


It's Zaid
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I came home from work, dinner was ready!


Morgana Alexa Dovah
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This risotto was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice chewy texture. The edamame added a pop of color and a nutty flavor.