Name: Barley Risotto with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 300 g mushrooms; 2 cup spinach fresh; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 garlic clove chopped; 1 cup pearl barley; 1500.00 ml chicken stock (liquid); 250 g chicken pieces; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

by swt_bbi_t Last updated on 05/05/2025

Chicken, mushroom, spinach and thyme, barley risotto. Healthy, delicious and easy to make!

- swt_bbi_t

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
1 onion chopped
300 g mushrooms
2 cup spinach fresh
3 sprigs thyme
1 garlic clove chopped
1 cup pearl barley
6 cups chicken stock (liquid)
250 g chicken pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method

Step 1

Over high heat in a deep saucepan, saute onions and garlic until beginning to brown, then add mushrooms and thyme.
Step 2

Add diced chicken and pearl barley, stir for 2 minutes until the barley and chicken are coated with the mushroom mixture. Add 4 cups of chicken stock and bring to boil.
Step 3

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the stock has reduced and the barley is cooked. If barley is not cooked or the mixture is too thick, add additional stock, 1 cup at a time to create desired thickness.
Step 4

Add spinach leaves and Parmesan, stir until combined, season with pepper first then add salt accordingy.
Step 5

Serve immediately.