Slow Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley And Mushrooms Food

SLOW COOKER DIJON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the broth, oil, mustard, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, tarragon, pepper and salt.
• Place chicken in the slow cooker and dump the lemon juice mixture over the top. Then add in the mushrooms, if using.
• Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours. (All slow cookers cook differently so yours may be faster or slower). Remove the lid.
• Use tongs to place chicken, skin side up, on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until skin crisps up.
• In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to high and let the juices thicken.
• Serve chicken and sauce. Enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN-BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.
• Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

SLOW-COOKER DIJON CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the barley, mushrooms, chicken, chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine, garlic, thyme, salt, onion powder, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine, then cook for 3 hours on high.
• At first it will seem like there is too much liquid, but the dish will thicken as it cools, and as you stir. Stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through, about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche and mustard, then fold it into the barley mixture. The chicken thighs should be falling apart; break them into coarse chunks with a spatula. Taste and add more mustard for a stronger flavor, if desired. Stir in the chopped tarragon and serve. Pass Parmesan at the table for topping.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS WITH CREAMY DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• Spray skillet with cooking spray. Heat to medium heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with thyme, rosemary (optional), salt, and pepper.
• Place chicken in the preheated skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until chicken is lightly browned.
• Add the chicken stock and sherry. Bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook uncovered until the mushrooms are tender.
• Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pan; keep warm.
• Add the half and half and mustard to the skillet. Whisk together to blend. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. If desired, thicken sauce with cornstarch -- be careful -- it is easy to get it too thick.
• Return the mushrooms to the skillet, and serve the sauce and mushrooms over the chicken.