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Mary P., Southborough, MA

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Chicken and Barley Stew

© 1999 "So Easy, So Delicious"
 
6 C chicken broth or bouillon
3/4 C barley
1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2" slices
3 stalks celery, cut into 1" slices
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
1/8 to 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 red pepper, cut into 1" cubes
1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 2" chunks
2 Granny Smith, Cortland or Delicious apples,
  peeled and cut into 1" chunks
Salt and pepper, to taste

Combine broth, barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer for 12 minutes. Stir in red pepper. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Add chicken and apples and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and barley is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Hint: This is a healthy 1-dish meal. Baby carrots, cut in half, can be substituted for the carrot slices.