INGREDIENTS
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 49 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup regular barley (not quick-cooking)
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3 medium leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced
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2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil or Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Slivered fresh basil or snipped fresh parsley (optional)