• Home
  • Our Story
  • Contact
MyGourmetConnection

MyGourmetConnection

Recipes, Cooking and Food Blog

  • Recipes
  • Quick & Easy
  • Side Dishes
  • Main Dishes
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Main Dishes
  • Side Dishes
  • Quick & Easy
  • Our Story
  • Contact

Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

by Lynne Webb on September 9, 2019 (Updated June 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

Recipes » Main Dishes » Chicken » Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

by Lynne Webb on September 9, 2019 (Updated June 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

This recipe combines chicken tenders, traditional Caprese Salad ingredients, and farro to make a healthy, one-dish dinner that's flavorful and easy to make.
Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe

Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

Pan-seared chicken tenderloins and perfectly cooked farro form the basis of this healthy, one-bowl dinner topped with sautéed grape tomatoes, chunks of fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil.

Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl

4.34 from 3 votes
  |  Leave a Review
This recipe combines chicken tenders, traditional Caprese Salad ingredients, and farro to make a healthy, one-dish dinner that's flavorful and easy to make.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time : 30 mins
Total Time : 40 mins
Print Recipe Pin Recipe SaveSaved!

Ingredients 

  • 12 chicken tenderloins, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons chiffonade of fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)

For the Farro:

  • 1-1/2 cups farro, semi-pearled or pearled
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Instructions 

  • Begin by preparing the farro. Place the farro and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover the farro by approximately 1-1/2 inches. Bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute, stir, then reduce the heat to a moderate simmer.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test for doneness and season to taste, then continue cooking until the farro is cooked to your liking, 5 to 15 minutes longer. Drain any liquid that hasn’t been absorbed.
  • Whisk the olive oil together with the balsamic vinegar and Dijon-style mustard. Drizzle over the cooked farro, combine well and set aside.
  • While the farro cooks, trim any white tendons from the chicken tenderloins, season on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until the tenderloins are barely golden and cooked through, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add a bit more olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and combine well. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the cherry tomatoes are softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed and remove from the heat.
  • To assemble the bowls, divide the farro between 4 serving bowls, add 3 chicken tenderloins to each along with a portion of the tomato-onion mixture. Top each bowl with basil, fresh mozzarella and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Caprese Chicken Farro Bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
605
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
126
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
339
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
45
g
15
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
57
g
114
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Chicken
 | 
Cuisine: Italian

Holiday Spiced Rum and Cider Cocktail PREVIOUS
Holiday Spiced Rum and Cider Cocktail
Pasta with Green Sauce
Pasta with Green Sauce (Salsa Verde) NEXT

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this Recipe:




Comments

  1. Katie Turner says

    April 1, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    This is absolutely delicious. Very fresh tasting and easy to make. The only thing we did differently than the recipe was that we didn’t cook the tomatoes, because we prefer them fresh. We just removed the onions and garlic from the pan after cooking, and stirred them together with the halved tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      April 1, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Katie,
      Glad to hear you liked the farro recipe. Leaving the tomatoes uncooked and simply tossing them with the sautéed garlic and onions is a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us!

      Reply

Hi there! We’re Lynne & Erika, seasoned home cooks and recipe creators here at My Gourmet Connection. Our aim is to bring variety and new flavors to your everyday meals and we’ve got hundreds of recipes for you to explore. Welcome!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

to start making
tastier meals?

Sign up to receive our free ebook and learn five easy ways to level up the flavor of your everyday meals.

Everyday meals, unique flavors

Serving platter with garlic crusted boneless pork roast, partially carved and garnished with fresh herbs.

Garlic Herb Crusted Boneless Pork Roast

A bowl of Instant Pot Italian chicken soup sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup

Sliced apple cider brined turkey breast on a serving platter.

Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast

Pork Chops with Pears and Blue Cheese

Boneless Pork Chops with Pears

Quick & Easy Recipes

Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp Flatbread

Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp Flatbread

Caprese Pasta

Our Best Crab Cake Recipe

Braised Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Cabbage

Braised Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and Apples

More Easy Recipes

Stay Inspired!

Sign up to get our recipes via email.

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

© 2023 MyGourmetConnection

Site Credits