Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro
Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro brings tender chicken and nutty farro together in a tomato-rich base, brightened by wilted spinach and herbs. Each bite balances wholesome grains with juicy protein and a gentle Parmesan finish, ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed meal with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Cook the chicken and the onion until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Cook the chicken and the onion until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Stir in the farro. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Stir in the farro. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their liquid, spinach, basil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their liquid, spinach, basil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered.
- 7
Let stand, covered.
- 8
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 1407.82 kcal High 70%
- Protein 59.45 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 113.0 g 41%
- Total Fat 77.89 g High 100%
- Saturated Fat 7.32 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.95 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1929.04 mg High 84%
- Dietary Fiber 15.0 g Good Source 54%
- Total Sugars 7.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 229.96 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 9.44 mg Good Source 52%
- Potassium 1358.6 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 164.69 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 39.78 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 1407.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1407.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro healthy?
- Skillet Italian Chicken with Spinach and Farro has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1407.82 calories and 59.45 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1929.04 mg (84% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.32 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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