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One Skillet Chicken and Farro

November 15, 2020 by Brooke Leave a Comment

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skillet with cooked farro, tomatoes, chicken and basil
Plate of cooked chicken and farro with tomatoes garnished with fresh basil and shaved parmesan cheese

Savory Italian herb crusted chicken simmered with whole grain farro and tomatoes made all in one skillet. This one pan dinner cooks up fast for an easy and filling weeknight meal.

skillet with cooked farro, tomatoes, chicken and basil

This one skillet chicken and farro is the perfect dish for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Herb crusted chicken.

Whole grain farro.

Tomatoes.

One skillet dinners are a favorite in our house, because I hate doing dishes. So if I can get it all done in one pan, then, well, I’m definitely a fan! Which makes this one skillet chicken and farro dish the perfect fit for our family.

Plate of cooked chicken and farro with tomatoes garnished with fresh basil and shaved parmesan cheese

Made with ingredients that you are likely to have on hand, this dinner comes together in a snap. Just top your bowl of chicken and farro with shaved parmesan, and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal. Here’s how:

How to make one skillet chicken and farro

  • Cut your chicken into four equal sized pieces making sure they are all about the same thickness.
  • Season the chicken, then sear on both sides for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside (you’ll add it back in later).
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes garlic, basil and farro to the skillet.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the farro is tender
  • Add the chicken back in and continue cooking until chicken is done.
  • Wilt in about two handfuls of spinach.
  • Serve chicken and farro topped with shaved or grated parmesan cheese.

I’m sure you will love this savory and delicious chicken and farro dish!

skillet with cooked farro, tomatoes, chicken and basil

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skillet with cooked farro, tomatoes, chicken and basil

One Skillet Chicken and Farro

  • Author: Brooke
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: stovetop, skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Savory Italian herb crusted chicken simmered with whole grain farro and tomatoes in one skillet. This one pan dinner cooks up fast for an easy and filling weeknight meal.


Ingredients

Scale

1–1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces

1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low sodium

1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dry basil

1 cup pearled farro

1 cup spinach

Garnish: fresh basil and grated or shaved parmesan cheese


Notes

  1. Cut chicken into 4 evenly sized pieces of equal thickness.
  2. Season chicken on both sides with italian seasoning, pepper and salt. 
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Add chicken to the skillet, cooking 3-5 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet onto a plate, and set aside.
  6. Add chicken broth to the skillet, deglazing the skillet by gently scraping any brown or cooked chicken off the bottom of the pan.
  7. Add tomatoes, garlic powder, basil and farro to the skillet.
  8. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Add chicken back into the skillet, cover and cook an additional 5-10 minutes until the center of chicken reaches 165F.
  10. Add spinach to the pan, stirring until just wilted.
  11. Serve with fresh basil and grated or shaved parmesan cheese.

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Hi! I’m Brooke. Welcome to Never Any Thyme! Here you will find simple recipes for healthy living along with tips to take the stress out of planning healthy meals for you and your family. I’m a busy wife, mom, Registered Dietitian, and chocoholic!

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