Description
A hearty one-pot meal featuring farro, chicken, and tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup farro
- 1 cup shallots (sliced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 sprigs thyme (+ extra thyme for garnish)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- Shaved parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Place the farro in a Dutch oven or large pot.
- Cover with the chicken stock. Allow to soak while prepping other ingredients.
- Add shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the Dutch oven.
- Bring to a slow boil and then turn down to a simmer.
- Simmer for 25 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. The farro will start to soften, and you’ll notice the broth beginning to thicken.
- Add chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, serve into bowls, and garnish with shaved parmesan and additional thyme.
Notes
This dish offers a balanced nutritional profile, making it suitable for various meal needs. Proper storage ensures you can enjoy this dish throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 40mg