Barley Chicken Casserole

• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup barley
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups water
• 1 -2 cup chopped cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• Other seasoning suggestions (optional)
• thyme (optional)
• sage (optional)
• tarragon, whatever you like (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
4. Add onion and celery, cook and stir till tender.
5. Add barley, cook about 2 minutes or till light golden brown, stirring frequently.
6. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
7. Add barley mixture, mix well.
8. Pour into prepared baking dish.
9. Cover and cook about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
10. Stir well before serving.

butter, onion, celery, barley, condensed cream, water, chicken, parsley, seasoning suggestions, thyme, sage, tarragon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barley-chicken-casserole-198460 (may not work)