One-Skillet Italian Chicken, Spinach, and Farro

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

This easy one-pot dish with chicken, spinach, and farro is bound to become a favorite. Serve with crusty bread and a simple salad.

Ingredients

cooking spray
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup farro
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
6 ounces baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

1 Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with cooking spray. Cook chicken and onion until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken.
2 Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in farro. Cover, reduce heat, and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, spinach, basil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, covered.
3 Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.