Instant Pot Chicken and Barley
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Chicken and Barley

1. Vegetable oil - 1 teaspoon
2. Onions, chopped - 2 medium
3. Celery, diced - 4 stalks
4. Red bell peppers, chopped - 2 medium
5. Chicken breasts - 4 (6 ounce)
6. Salt - 1 teaspoon
7. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon
8. Diced tomatoes with juice - 1 (28 ounce) can
9. Pearl barley, rinsed - 2 cups
10. Chicken stock - 1 (14.5 ounce) can
11. Dried thyme - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Chicken and Barley

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.