CHICKEN BARLEY CASSEROLE

1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 envelope dried onion soup mix
1 4-ounce can mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup almonds, slivered
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups chicken, cooked and diced

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a skillet, over medium heat, melt butter and brown barley for about 2-3 minutes.

Add onion and saute until onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes longer.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Place in a greased casserole dish, cover with a lid or with aluminum foil.

Bake for 1 hour.