Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Barley Stew (Light & WW-Friendly)
Easy InstantPot Chicken Barley stew is ready for the table in a little more than 30 minutes and makes a great weeknight dinner served with warm crusty bread and a simple green salad!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup pearled barley
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add the chicken, onion, carrots, barley, turmeric, salt, pepper and broth to the InstantPot and stir to combine.
- Lock the lid and move pressure-release valve to sealing (or closed) position. Cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes once cooking time is complete, then manually (quick) release any remaining pressure by moving the pressure release valve to venting (being careful of the hot steam).
- Remove the lid, place the cooked chicken in a bowl and shred with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and mix well.
- Divide stew evenly between 4 bowls and top with chopped parsley.
Notes
Serving size: 1/4th recipe
WW Points: 1
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) Find ground turmeric in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. I found this larger bottle at my local CostCo. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as both a medicinal herb and a spice, mostly commonly found in many curries. This stew can also be made with bone-in skinless chicken thighs. After cooking and before shredding, remove the chicken from the bones. You may find that this broth has a richer taste thanks to the nutrients from the cooked chicken bones.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) Find ground turmeric in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. I found this larger bottle at my local CostCo. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as both a medicinal herb and a spice, mostly commonly found in many curries. This stew can also be made with bone-in skinless chicken thighs. After cooking and before shredding, remove the chicken from the bones. You may find that this broth has a richer taste thanks to the nutrients from the cooked chicken bones.
Can I Make This Healthy Chicken Barley Stew on the Stove?
Yes! To make this recipe on the stovetop:- Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer covered for 35–45 minutes, or until barley is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred and return to the pot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4th recipe | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5014IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg