Zesty Italian Lemon Herb Chicken and Spinach Farro Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup farro rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 4 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. 2 In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Stir in the farro, making sure to coat it well with the oil and garlic. Toast the farro for about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, and dried Italian herbs to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the farro is tender, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Once the farro is cooked, stir in the lemon juice and chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.