Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken pot pie barley. Each spoonful features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce wrapped in hearty barley. Perfect for chilly evenings or unexpected guests, this dish is not only delicious but also a celebration of cooking together and enjoying laughter around the dinner table. Simple to prepare and versatile, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces along with onions and carrots. Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for about 1 minute until everything is coated.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring to prevent lumps, then add heavy cream.
- Stir in thyme and rosemary; let simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in carrots and peas; simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot from the skillet or transfer to baking dishes topped with pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg