chicken vegetable stew

Name: Chicken Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 2 - celery stalks, chopped; 5 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 8 ounce(s) sliced baby portebello mushrooms; 1 1/2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 2 can(s) chicken broth, low salt 14.5 ounce size; 1 can(s) crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce size; 8 ounce(s) whole baby carrots; 1/2 cup(s) medium pearl barley; 2 teaspoon(s) dried italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) poultry seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) coarse salt

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Enro Gay

Dawsonville, GA

Updated on Sep 18, 2011

This recipe came in an email chain I receive from Taste of Home. I changed it up a bit by making a couple additions, doubled the chicken and reduced the liquid to make it thick and rich. Serve it with a side salad and fresh made cornbread muffins.

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 6 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield About 6

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 - celery stalks, chopped
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
8 ounces sliced baby portebello mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 cans chicken broth, low salt 14.5 ounce size
1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce size
8 ounces whole baby carrots
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt

How To Make chicken vegetable stew

Step 1

Turn slow-cooker on low setting; add the butter and olive oil, put on the lid while preparing the vegetables and chicken.

Step 2

Chop the onion, red bell pepper, celery and garlic cloves. Cut chicken breasts in bite-size pieces.
Step 3

The butter should be melted by now; add the chopped vegetables and garlic; stir to coat with butter/olive oil mixture.
Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, chicken pieces, barley, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 5

Add the carrots and mushrooms last, stirring gently one more time. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the chicken and barley are cooked.
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