Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto
A creamy risotto featuring tender chicken, vibrant spring greens.
- Total time
- 40min
- 10 prep, 30 cook
- Per serving
- 782kcal
- 46 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £3.17
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto recipe contains 782 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 46g of protein, 66g of carbohydrates, and 37g of fat, making it high in protein.
782kcal
Protein46g24% of calories
Carbs66g34% of calories
Fat37g43% of calories
- Fibre
- 4.9g
- Sugar
- 4.5g
- Saturated fat
- 15.7g
- Salt
- 2.5g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 7 done- Heat 15 grams of butter and 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken pieces, cooking until lightly browned all over.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat the grains.
- Gradually add the boiling water, a ladleful at a time, stirring frequently. Allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the asparagus and petit pois. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the rice is creamy.
- Add the double cream and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Mix in the chopped parsley.
- Serve the risotto hot, topped with finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto: questions
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto?
- This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- Is Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto suitable for meal prep?
- Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 46g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto?
- The key ingredients are Butter, Onion, Asparagus. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto healthy?
- This recipe contains 782 calories per serving with 46g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
- What diets is Chicken and Spring Greens Risotto suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 46g of protein per serving.
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