This Mushroom Barley and Chicken Skillet brings all the comforting flavors of mushroom barley soup into a hearty, wholesome, one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutty barley come together with a rich, savory broth for a dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. For a lighter version, you can opt for skinless, boneless chicken thighs, which make prep even easier, but this recipe is designed to work beautifully with standard bone-in thighs for added flavor. Either way, it’s a simple, nourishing dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Servings 4
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8- ounces button or cremini mushrooms diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme chopped
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (skin on or off)
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Mushroom Barley Chicken Dinner
Amount per Serving
Calories
573
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
119
mg
40
%
Sodium
1143
mg
50
%
Potassium
1152
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
5176
IU
104
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
86
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Coat a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed saute pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and set over medium high heat.
- Saute onions, carrots and celery until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook until soft. Top with ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, 2 sprigs thyme, barley and broth to cover. Mix well.
- Arrange the chicken on top of the barley mixture.
- Season chicken with remaining salt, pepper and thyme. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, until barley is mostly soft and there is not much liquid.
- Uncover, place in the oven and roast, for 20 minutes until barley is cooked and chicken is golden. Serve immediately.
I know white meat is dryer but no one will eat dark meat in my family. Has anyone tried this with chicken breasts?
I made this. It doesn’t look anything like the picture but it is delicious! Very easy to make! It’s a keeper!!
Well that is the most important part. Thanks
Yum!!😛