Name: Hearty Chicken and Barley Chili
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes; 1 (16-ounce) jar of salsa; 1 can (14.5-ounce) chicken broth; 1 cup pearled barley, uncooked; 3 cup water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.25-ounce) corn, drained; 3 cup chicken breast, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces; Cheddar cheese, shredded (optional); sour cream (optional)

Hearty Chicken and Barley Chili

By: Gooseberry Patch: 101 Hearty Recipes

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By: Gooseberry Patch: 101 Hearty Recipes

This is one of the tastiest homemade chili recipes you'll find! Try this Hearty Chicken and Barley Chili to satisfy your taste buds tonight. Made with chicken and barley, this is a yummy recipe that will surely become a household favorite!

Serves8

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) jar of salsa
1 can (14.5-ounce) chicken broth
1 cup pearled barley, uncooked
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.25-ounce) corn, drained
3 cups chicken breast, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces
Cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Instructions

In a stockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water and seasonings.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add beans, corn and chicken.
Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.