Mean Chicken Risotto Recipe

Name: Mean Chicken Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium chicken breasts, diced; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 250 g button mushrooms, sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs; 1 ½ cups arborio rice; 1 liter chicken stock; 1 (385 ml) can 2% evaporated milk; 5 sun-dried tomatoes, finely sliced; 1 cup frozen peas; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

3 medium chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
250 g button mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
1 ½ cups arborio rice
1 liter chicken stock
1 (385 ml) can 2% evaporated milk
5 sun-dried tomatoes, finely sliced
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
cracked black pepper

1
Sprinkle chicken with thyme and cook in a non-stick pan until lightly browned.
2
If you have a sticky pan, you might need to add a bit of oil here.
3
Set chicken aside.
4
Saute mushrooms in 1 tbsp of oil, then set aside.
5
Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to a large saucepan and cook onion, garlic and herbs until mixture is soft and aromatic.
6
Add rice and stir until coated, about 1 or 2 minutes.
7
Add chicken stock and evaporated milk and bring to the boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is soft and mixture still a bit soupy, stirring frequently.
9
Stir in chicken, mushrooms, peas and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
10
Remove from heat and stir through parmesan and pepper.
11
Serve immediately.

1175

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium chicken breasts, diced, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 250 g button mushrooms, sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mean Chicken 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!

Mean Chicken Risotto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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