Chicken and Pea Risotto Recipe

Name: Chicken and Pea Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 400g skinless chicken breast fillets; black pepper; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 3 1/2 cups reduced - salt chicken stock, heated; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup KRAFT* 33% Less Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend; 2 tablespoons lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
400g skinless chicken breast fillets
black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
3 1/2 cups reduced - salt chicken stock, heated
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT* 33% Less Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend
2 tablespoons lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09

1
Lightly brush chicken fillets with some of the oil, sprinkle with pepper.
2
Cook in large, heavy based pan for 5 minutes each side over medium heat, or until just cooked through.
3
Remove and keep warm.
4
Heat remaining oil in the same pan, add onion and cook until softened.
5
Add rice and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
6
Add 1 cup of the stock, and stir until absorbed.
7
Reduce heat to low, and add remaining stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring often, until absorbed.
8
Stir in the peas with the last addition of stock.
9
When rice is tender and all of the stock is absorbed, stir through the basil, Parmesan and lemon juice.
10
Serve risotto with slices of the chicken and extra Parmesan if desired.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 400g skinless chicken breast fillets, black pepper, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Pea Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Pea Risotto

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