a simple and delicious chicken and barley casserole with broccoli
Author:Prairie Californian
Prep Time:60
Cook Time:45
Total Time:1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florests (can use frozen too)
3 cups pearled barley, cooked
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 ounces cheddar, grated
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and set aside.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for 2-3 minutes and remove from boiling water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, the shredded chicken, and half the cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper well.
In the baking dish, spread the barley into an even layer. Layer the broccoli on top. Pour the chicken mixture on top. Spread evenly over the broccoli and barley. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and cheese is melted.
Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving, serve and enjoy.