Multigrain Chicken Soup

I don't know about where you're at, but it seems like Winter is definitely trying to stick around these parts...giving MaMa the perfect opportunity to try out her friend Patience's Multigrain Chicken Soup recipe.  Wow!  This is another Lil' Joe approved, kid friendly soup.  MaMa says it would be wonderful when someone's sick and needs a little homemade chicken soup.  It's good stuff!

Multigrain Chicken Soup with barley, rice & lentils.

Multigrain Chicken Soup

by Joseph's Grainery

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A hearty soup your whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c brown rice, uncooked
• 1/3 c Joseph's Grainery Barley, soaked for 24 hours (see directions for soaking barley here)
• 2/3 c Joseph's Grainery Lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbs parsley
• 1 Tbs thyme
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
• 8 c water
• 4 c chicken broth

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour or until all grains are tender. Check seasoning. If soup is too thick, add more water or broth to thin.

Perfect for a stormy Winter day - Multigrain Chicken Soup

Thanks again to MaMa's friend Patience for sharing this wonderful Multigrain Chicken Soup recipe!

Baked Greek Chicken with Cracked Wheat

Take a bite of Baked Greek Chicken with Cracked Wheat.

MaMa made this Baked Greek Chicken with Cracked Wheat Topping the other night for dinner and boy, was it yummy!  She used our Joseph's Grainery Cracked Wheat Breakfast Cereal in place of some of the bread crumbs for a fun twist.

Joseph's Grainery Cracked Wheat Breakfast Cereal makes a great substitute for bread crumbs!

Ingredients for Baked Greek Chicken with Cracked Wheat:

2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
10 oz box chopped spinach, thawed
Salt and pepper, to taste
nutmeg, to taste
3 Tbs butter
1/2 c Joseph's Grainery Cracked Wheat Breakfast Cereal
1/2 c breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried oregano
4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/2 c crumbled feta cheese

Directions:  Preheat your oven to 425°. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and two-thirds of the garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Melt the butter in the same pan, turn off the heat and add the panko, oregano and remaining garlic; toss.

Drizzle a baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Split each chicken breast across and open like a book. Stuff with the spinach and feta, letting the stuffing overflow at the edges. Place the chicken pieces in the baking dish and top with the breadcrumbs. Bake until the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.

Now it's time to enjoy a flavorful dinner of Baked Greek Chicken!

This recipe was adapted from one found in Rachel Ray Everyday.

Creamy Baked Chicken with Wheat Berry Crunch

My Grandma and MaMa came up with this recipe the other night while they were chatting on the phone.  It was pretty tastey, but I'll have to say, it definitely isn't photogenic.  So if you aren't going for looks, then this is a simple dinner idea that you can whip up with just about 10 minutes of prep time, you can't beat that.

The wheat berries paired with the bread crumbs make for a nice texture on top of the chicken, while the cream and cheese keep it nice and moist.

Ingredients:

4 Chicken Breasts

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 c Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded

1/2 c feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 c Joseph's Grainery Soft White Wheat Berries, cooked (don't know how to cook wheat? click here - you can cook up a bunch and freeze it, it makes recipes like this one much quicker)

bread crumbs

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, then cover with the cream of chicken soup.  Sprinkle the top with the cheeses, then the wheat berries and finally the bread crumbs.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Bake for 45-50 minutes.

It doesn't get much simpler than that.  Pair it with a salad and you're ready for dinner.

Chicken & Wheat Dinner Recipe

Looking for a simple dinner idea?  Here you go.  It's quick and clean up is a breeze.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c Joseph's Grainery Soft White Wheat Berries, cooked
1/2 c uncooked long grain rice

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pkg of dry onion soup mix
4-6 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1 1/2 c water
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Weber Grill Creations Kickin' Chicken Seasoning

Directrions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  In a medium bowl combine the wheat berries, rice, mushroom soup, dry soup mix and water.  Mix and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.  Arrange chicken breasts on top of wheat berry mixture.  Sprinkle with paprika and Kickin' Chicken seasoning.  Cover and bake for 1 hour.