Instant Pot Chicken and Barley

Instant Pot Chicken and Barley

Recipe by peloquinswife from allrecipes.com

Dinner 60 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups pearl barley, rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil, onions, celery, and bell peppers to the pot; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and , pepper and add to the pot. Add tomatoes, pearl barley, chicken stock, and thyme. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken onto a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and stir to combine.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 322
  • Carbohydrate: 47g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 6g

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