Chicken, Corn and Chive Risotto Recipe

Name: Chicken, Corn and Chive Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray or canola oil cooking spray; 1 leek, thinly sliced; 400 g chicken breast fillets, cut into thin slices; 2 cups arborio rice; 1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 14 liters water; 1 tablespoon maggi chicken stock powder; 1 cup carnation light and creamy evaporated low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 300 g broccoli florets; 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives; pepper

Servings: persons

olive oil flavored cooking spray or canola oil cooking spray
1 leek, thinly sliced
400 g chicken breast fillets, cut into thin slices
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 14 liters water
1 tablespoon maggi chicken stock powder
1 cup carnation light and creamy evaporated low-fat milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
300 g broccoli florets
3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
pepper

1
Spray a large pan with oil and heat.
2
Add leek and cook over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes or until soft, adding a little water if it starts to stick to the pan.
3
Add chicken and cook, stirring until it starts to brown.
4
Stir through rice and corn, cook 1 minute.
5
Add combined water and stock powder, CARNATION Light & Creamy Evaporated Milk and lemon rind and simmer, uncovered, for 20 - 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in broccoli and chives and season with pepper to taste.
7
Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but crisp.
8
Garnish with lemon zest, if desired.

787

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil flavored cooking spray or canola oil cooking spray, 1 leek, thinly sliced, 400 g chicken breast fillets, cut into thin slices, 2 cups arborio rice, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Corn and Chive 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Corn and Chive Risotto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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