Creamy Romano Chicken Farro
This creamy and comforting Farro Alfredo with chicken and asparagus is a delightful dish that brings together the nutty flavor of the farro, velvety Romano cheese sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant asparagus. The combination of these ingredients creates a satisfying and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8.8 ounces Farro, I used the 10 minute Farro from Trader Joes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons Gold Medal all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups milk, I used unsweetened almond milk which works great too
- 1 cup freshly grated Romano Cheese
- 1/2 pound steamed asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
- Cook farro according to package directions. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper whisking until thickened and bubbly, about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thickened. This takes a few minutes. When thickened, add cheese, stirring until melted.
- Place cooked farro into a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour cheese sauce over farro and add steamed asparagus and cooked shredded chicken.
- Stir and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Yield
6 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
- Protein Content: 11 g
- Fat Content: 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 38 mg
- Sodium Content: 411 mg
- Fiber Content: 8 g
- Sugar Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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