Mediterranean Chicken and Farro Bake

This delicious Mediterranean chicken and farro bake is a complete meal in one dish! A bed of farro with balsamic marinated chicken, juicy roasted tomatoes and white beans topped with mozzarella is a healthy, comforting summer dinner you'll love.

In need of new dinner ideas as we reach the end of summer? This dish is one that Mr. Table and I have been loving lately - Mediterranean chicken farro bake with tomatoes, basil and white beans! It's great for using up those summer tomatoes, though it's also delicious year-round.

Why You'll Love This Mediterranean Farro Bake

This complete dinner in one dish is simply delicious. Balsamic marinated chicken nestled in roasted tomatoes and white beans flecked with basil top a bed of tender, nutty farro, all baked to perfection under a blanket of melty mozzarella. With whole grains, protein, vegetables, beans, and cheese, it's both dietitian-approved and family-approved! Both healthy and comforting, it's just what you need in a late summer dinner.

What Is Farro?

Farro is an ancient form of wheat. With a hearty, chewy bite and nutty taste, farro is one of my favorite whole grains. It's high in fiber and a good source of plant-based iron. Since it is wheat, it's not gluten-free, so if you can't have gluten, feel free to substitute another grain. I love Bob's Red Mill farro. 

How To Make Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bake

1. Cook the farro. Bring farro and broth to a boil in a saucepan, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and spread it in the bottom of a large baking dish.
2. Marinate the chicken in the balsamic vinegar, oil, and spices.
3. Sear the chicken in a large skillet on the stove for about 3-4 minutes per side, then place it on top of the farro.
4. Mix the tomatoes, white beans, garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Spread the mixture around the chicken in the baking dish. Cover everything with mozzarella.
5. Bake 20 minutes covered, and 10-20 more minutes uncovered.

Tips And Ingredient Substitutions

• While farro cooks, marinate the chicken and make the tomato mixture so that you can assemble it all quickly.
• No need to marinate the chicken for a long time. Anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour is fine!
• The uncovered baking time will vary based on how thick the chicken is. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. I suggest using a meat thermometer to determine when it's done.
• If you don't have fresh basil, use ½ teaspoon dried.
• Feel free to substitute farro for any other cooked whole grain, such as quinoa or bulgur wheat. You'll need about 4 cups of cooked grains.

More Complete Meals In One

• Baked Ziti with Eggplant and Italian Sausage
• Chicken Enchilada Quinoa Casserole
• One Pot Tortellini Lasagna Soup
• Sheet Pan Mediterranean Baked Whitefish
• Shrimp, Orange and Avocado Quinoa Salad
• Sheet Pan Honey Turmeric Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower and Grapes

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Mediterranean Chicken and Farro Bake

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This delicious Mediterranean chicken and farro bake is a complete meal in one dish! A bed of farro with balsamic marinated chicken, juicy roasted tomatoes and white beans topped with mozzarella is a healthy, comforting summer dinner you'll love.

• Author: Kaleigh
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: main dish
• Method: baked
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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For the Farro:

• 1 cup uncooked farro
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

For the Chicken:

• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Tomato Topping:

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup canned white beans, drained (such as canellini)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp balsamic
• 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
• 4 oz grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the farro. In a saucepan, bring the farro and broth to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to low
2. and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Spread prepared farro in a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish.
3. Marinate the chicken. Place chicken breasts in a bowl or zip-top bag with salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and oil. Stir to evenly coat and place in the refrigerator to marinate while the farro cooks.
4. Heat oven to 350°F.
5. Place tomatoes and white beans in a large bowl. Add garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic and basil. Stir to combine.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. Place on top of farro in the baking dish.
7. Spread tomato mixture around the chicken. Top evenly with mozzarella. Cover and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when it is done.
8. Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fresh basil (optional).

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
• You can use any cooked whole grain in place of the farro, such as quinoa or bulgur wheat. You'll need about 4 cups.
• If you don't have fresh basil, use ½ teaspoon dried basil.

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