DinnerDish

Pesto Chicken Farro Bake

Name: Pesto Chicken Farro Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 cups baby spinach; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 tbsp olive oil; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Chicken, farro, tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, and basil pesto bake together into a hearty one-dish dinner.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 cup farro

2 cups chicken broth

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup basil pesto

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1 tbsp olive oil

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400 F.

Step 2

Combine the farro, chicken broth, chicken, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a baking dish.

Step 3

Cover tightly and bake until the farro is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Stir in the spinach and pesto until the spinach wilts.

Step 5

Top with mozzarella and parmesan, then bake uncovered until bubbling and lightly browned.

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Servings

Timing

55 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Peanut-free