Slow-Cooker Chicken and Grains Casserole

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 6 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
  • Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Stir in chicken. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on outside. Stir in onion, carrots and celery. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently; drain.
  • 2
    Spray 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 2 cups of the chicken broth and the soup with whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining broth, the chicken mixture, rice and barley. Spoon into slow cooker.
  • 3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley.

  • Try using other grains in addition to the barley; quinoa or wheat berries will add a nutty flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
1180mg
49%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
7g
27%
Sugars
3g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
110%
110%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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