One-Skillet Italian Chicken, Spinach, and Farro Recipe
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
- cup onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 cup farro
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- teaspoon basil
- teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Step 1: Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Step 2: Add the cubed chicken and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Step 3: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a boil.
Step 4: Stir in the farro, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 5: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their liquid, baby spinach, basil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Step 7: Remove the skillet from heat and let it stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 8: Serve the dish topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 601
- Total Fat: 9g (12% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 2g (11% DV)
- Cholesterol: 106mg (35% DV)
- Sodium: 1498mg (65% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 83g (30% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% DV)
- Total Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 53g (106% DV)
- Vitamin C: 42mg (47% DV)
- Calcium: 260mg (20% DV)
- Iron: 12mg (68% DV)
- Potassium: 1512mg (32% DV)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
Comments
Patricia Evans
10/09/2025 03:32:04 PM
This dish was fantastic! It was my inaugural attempt at preparing farro, and it turned out to be a triumph! Cooking farro does require quite a bit of time, but the end result is definitely worth it. I adored the taste of this meal and appreciated its simplicity. I decided to double the recipe, and it fed 4 people with enough leftovers for lunch.
Helen Gonzalez
10/10/2025 05:01:07 AM
I enhanced the dish with orzo, garlic, and additional onion.
Daniel Anderson
10/08/2025 02:02:57 AM
This dish was both simple to prepare and delicious. The farro was cooked to perfection, and my family absolutely loved it.