This spinach and artichoke grain bowl gets extra heft from the addition of chicken and mushrooms, plus a nice tangy zip from marinated artichoke hearts.
Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
1 cup pearled farro, rinsed and drained
2 cups water, or as needed to cover
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 ½ cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
4 ounces cream cheese
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Combine farro and enough water to cover in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture, and tap off excess. Working in batches if necessary, fry chicken in the Dutch oven; cook, turning occasionally, until golden in color and juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until reduced slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add in artichoke hearts and cook another 2 minutes.
Add Parmesan, yogurt, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning to the pan; cook and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
Return chicken to the pan; cook until heated through. Serve over cooked farro in a bowl.
Cook's Note:
You can use any grain in place of farro, if you wish.