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 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• to taste salt and pepper

Method

1. 01
   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. 02
   In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 03
   Stir in the farro, making sure to coat it well with the oil and garlic. Toast the farro for about 2 minutes.
4. 04
   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. 05
   Once the farro is cooked, stir in the lemon juice and chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. 06
   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
7. 07
   Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.