Meal Matcher Chicken & Leek Risotto
A comforting and creamy risotto featuring tender chicken and fragrant leeks, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Total time
- 35min
- 10 prep, 25 cook
- Per serving
- 706kcal
- 54 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £3.95
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- High Protein
Nutrition per serving
This Chicken & Leek Risotto recipe contains 706 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 54g of protein, 77g of carbohydrates, and 22g of fat, making it high in protein.
706kcal
Protein54g30% of calories
Carbs77g43% of calories
Fat22g27% of calories
- Fibre
- 4.1g
- Sugar
- 6.7g
- Saturated fat
- 5.4g
- Salt
- 7.4g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 8 done- Step 1: Finely slice the leek and set aside.
- Step 2: Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the leek and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Step 4: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Step 5: Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is well coated in oil and lightly toasted.
- Step 6: Gradually add the chicken stock to the pan, one ladle at a time. Allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more stock. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is creamy and cooked through.
- Step 7: Stir in the Parmesan cheese (if using) and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 8: Serve the risotto hot and enjoy.
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Chicken & Leek Risotto: questions
- How long does it take to make Chicken & Leek Risotto?
- This recipe takes 35 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- Is Chicken & Leek Risotto suitable for meal prep?
- Chicken & Leek Risotto is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 54g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Chicken & Leek Risotto?
- The key ingredients are Parmesan, Leek, Arborio Rice. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Chicken & Leek Risotto healthy?
- This recipe contains 706 calories per serving with 54g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
- What diets is Chicken & Leek Risotto suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 54g of protein per serving.
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Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk