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Easy Chicken Grain Bowl with Farro and Roasted Vegetables.

Easy Chicken Grain Bowl — Farro Roasted Veggie

A warm and filling grain bowl featuring tender farro, juicy chicken, and bright roasted vegetables, perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grain Base
  • 1 cup Farro (pearled) Cooks fastest
Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken (breast or thighs) Both work well
Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups Vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, carrots, cauliflower, sweet potato) Chop into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning and Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For roasting and cooking
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice and zest, optional
Toppings
  • 1 cup Creamy or tangy sauce (e.g., Greek yogurt, tahini, vinaigrette) Optional, for serving
  • 1/2 cup Feta Crumbled, optional
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup Toasted nuts or pumpkin seeds Optional, for crunch
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce Optional, for spice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the farro and simmer it in salted water or broth for 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Drain if needed, then fluff and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Roasting
  1. Toss vegetables on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway until browned.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear in a hot skillet with a little oil until cooked through. Let it rest for a couple of minutes, then slice.
Assembly
  1. To build your bowls, start with a base of farro, add roasted vegetables, top with chicken, and finish with lemon juice and sauce or toppings.

Notes

For best results, do not underseason the farro, give roasted veggies space on the pan, and allow the chicken to rest before slicing. Prepare meals in separate containers for easy reheating.