Chicken risotto (no wine)
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A delicious meal all the family can enjoy...
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 25 mins
- Serves 4
- Difficulty Level Easy
Preparation
- Total Time 35 mins
- Preparation Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 25 mins
- 1 onion, diced
- garlic (2x cloves), crushed
- 250g chicken breast, chopped
- 225g arborio rice
- 100g peas
- 750ml stock
- 1 tsp parsley, chopped
- Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil
- Add the chicken breasts and fry for a couple of minutes more
- Put in the rice and fry until all coated in oil but not browned
- Add about 500ml/1 pint of stock and cook until almost all absorbed
- Gradually add another 250ml/half pint of stock until risotto is creamy, then pop in a cup full of frozen peas
- Stir well then serve with chopped parsley
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Tips
This is a very simple chicken risotto recipe and it's also easy for children of all ages to eat - no cutting up as it's already done!
If you don't have arborio/risotto rice, you can make it with standard rice, too.
Variations
Risotto makes a fantastic base for whatever's in your fridge. Try ham & peas, fish & leeks, or mushroom & spinach for a veggie version. Or add some chorizo and make it more like a paella. The options are limitless!
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Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 15 ratingsRate this recipe
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Delicious, quick family meal! I didnt expect it to be so tasty with such simple ingredients but we enjoyed this so much! I added a bit of parmesan for some cheesy goodness :)
Christine H(49)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I've made this so many times, never fails. Not too difficult, reasonably quick, can adjust ingredients to suit either what you've got or who you're cooking for.
Christine H(49)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I've made this so many times, never fails. Not too difficult, reasonably quick, can adjust ingredients to suit either what you've got or who you're cooking for.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Everyone s favourite some times we add more vegetables and leave out the meat,Excellent recipe.
Jarmila L(4)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Veey easy to make and tastes great,my son is a fussy eater but loves this risotto.
Christine H(49)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Made this lots of times & never fails. Getting confident 7 chucking in other ingredients too!
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
love this recipe!! I added fried chorizo to mine and hubbys food! clean plates all round :-)
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I made this using Quorn instead of chicken, very yummy, even my fussy daughter ate it!
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
This is wonderful with chopped bacon in it too :-) really yummy and all the kids love it!
Christine H(49)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I have made this so many times - so easy, always successful, even my non-cooking husband has made it. Easy to vary with everyone's favourite veg or leftovers too. Quite healthy. Always eat some, freeze the rest
Kay M(159)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I make this for my girls and they say its their favourite dinner I also recently gave it to my 11 mth old and she loved it.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3
I liked the idea of it but it didn't taste of anything. How many stock cubes are people using?
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4
mmm yummy!
Tracy L(336)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I made this for my 2 coeliac children aged 3 and 8 yrs. They loved it and want it every night for tea ! A real hit, nutritious and easy, even for me !!
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I've never been brave enough to make a risotto before thinking it was too hard ..... Well what wasted years. It was easy to make, tasted great and the kids loved it.
Guest
My daughter can sometimes be fussy with her food at home, even though she eats everything at nursery! This was is one of her favourites and she always clears her plate. Hit all round.
Guest
We had this last night. A hit all round - even for my 17 month old son! Highly recommended!
Ciara C(33)
Great recipe and very adaptable I swapped the mushroom and pepper for broad beans and peas. My toddler loved it.
Guest
WOW this is lush :o) Just made it. Thanks for sharing x
Guest
amazing recipe thanks
Guest
Hi Katie C, you can use any chopped chicken for this recipe. It says above: 2- 4 chopped chicken breasts (or any chopped chicken, it doesnt have to be breast meat). If you use less meat then just add more veg. Hope that's ok.
Guest
How can you use this for the four meals section, using one lot of the split in to four whole chicken when it states above you need four chicken breast?
Guest
Sounds good. Can also use quorn chicken pieces to make a vegetarian version
Guest
To answer Amie R - normally you cook the rice until it shows translucent - but only for a couple of minutes and it should not catch! To answer Helen B You can freeze it - the only thing that may go a little strange is the peppers but thats all. Also dont be surprised if you end up adding more hot water or stock than in the recipe as sometimes it needs a little longer!! Hope this helps and enjoy! I make risotto a couple of times a month so I am sharing my trials and tribulations!! Helen
Guest
Ive never made risotto before so a few questions. As rice takes so long to cook normally and there is no indication of time, how long to I cook the rice for after adding the first 500ml of stock. Also I think that you have to continue to stir when cooking risotto, is this true. Thanks for any comments about how long to cook.
Guest
lovely enjoye by all :-)
kerri m(17)
I made this tonight, was not sure about it until i tasted it and loved it! Whole family liked it including my 3yr old who took a look and said ew! But a quick taste and he tucked in happily. Was plenty left over until people had seconds!
Guest
this was delicious - i also added some white wine and cherry tomatoes and a little crushed chili :)
Lyndsay B(14)
lovely! Really easy to make.
Guest
How many does this do for. Also can you freeze it
Guest
I made this for dinner last night, it was lvely. I added 100g more risotto rice and increased stock so 3 x as much stock as risotto. I also added about 100g Parmesan. My 3 year old vegetable hater of course cried when she saw it and wouldn't eat it, nothing new there! It was really nice though.
Guest
I made this last night for dinner and it was lovely my partner and 2 year old ate the lot, will deffently be making it again
Guest
this is lovely , tried it first time tonight went down with a big hit with the kids and other half. i changed parsley to corriender . it was lovely
Guest
can this b made in the slow cooker x
Guest
No you just put it in first mix well with other ingredients then pour in stock
Guest
do you need to cook the risotto first before putting it in the pan with the other ingredients?
Guest
I made this tonight with cream cheese crusty bread, it was delicious and my 3 year old daughter loved it! I will definately be using this recipe again. Nat x
Guest
I made this last night for my husband and I, really easy, very nice, my 3 year old son is really into rice at the moment so wanted to see what it was like, there is leftovers for him and my 16 month old daughter today for lunch and a pot for the freezer. Would do again.
Guest
I made this tonight, i added creme fraiche at the end, along with chopped drained pineapple... absolutely lush... hardly any washing up and leftovrs left despite all eating loads! bloomin fantastic!
Guest
made this tonite and it was LUSH!!! have very fussy 4yr old he loved it and had seconds. 6yr and OH loved it too. will def be doin again. oh and added 2spoonfuls of philley mmmmmmmmmm
Guest
meant to say used both red and green peppers!
Guest
Made this for Dinner tonight. It was lovely. I am not a great cook but found this very easy. I used leeks instead of onion and red and green peppers. I also put in two dollops of philadelphia - yummy. My 4 year old loved it too!. I used browned off chicken from yesterdays roast as I am sick of throwing good food away when food is so expensive nowadays.
Collette P(11)
Made this tonight. Was really tasty. I used leeks instead of onions as I don't like onions and only used 2 chicken breasts. Also added yellow pepper, and sweetcorn as well as the other ingredients listed. I also added some mixed herbs near the end and we had grated cheese on top. This made loads and fed myself, DD 6, DD 4 and DD 13 months and there is about the same amount again leftover which have put in the freezer for another night. Definitely recommend this!
Guest
Just made this. It's very easy and tasty!!!
Guest
Deeeelicios!!!!!
Guest
I cooked this tonight as a surprise Valentines meal & we both really enjoyed it & certainly will be doing it again.I used chicken thighs & a few drumsticks,marinated in chilli & garlic with peppers an mushrooms instead of frozen veg.Really tasty dish :0))
Guest
I would recommend to everyone to bake their risottos - rice to stock ratio is roughly 1:3, 20 mins in the oven at 200C with lid on and it's done! No stirring and fuss!!! I never make risottos the traditional way any more as that's soooo easy and therefore we have them more often.
Guest
I made this for myself and OH the other night and it was DELICIOUS! We even had some spare so will be having that for dinner tonight and trying my 3.5yr old with it. Very very easy to make, totally recommend it!
Guest
Brilliant recipe - best risotto I have made, really easy. I modified it a little, adding chorizo as well and courgette diced finely, also reduced the quantities as only 1 small adult and 2 children's portions were needed. Will definitely use this recipe as a base EVERY time and modify the ingredients to suit whatever's in season. Fab!!
Guest
Was really easy to make, but need a little something, so am going to try parmesan next time.
Guest
All of the family enjoyed the recipe. Although we found there was a little too much chicken, but I think the chicken breasts I used were much larger than I normally buy. Really easy to make and tastes just as good after freezing. Thank you.
Guest
I fry Chorizo with the onion and veg to spice things up a bit for chicken risotto. Try making plain risotto and stir in peas and Parmesan at last minute , instead of potatoes with your meal.
Guest
I like to use the chicken from a leftover roast chicken as well. You get a really yummy taste from the brown meat. Also, I like to stir in some fresh lemon juice and lemon zest at the end, then just leave the pan with the lid on for 2 mins whilst you get bowls and forks out. Everything goes really gooey and gorgeous!
Guest
Yes, chicken stock or you could use vegetable stock too.
Guest
Hi, Is it just chicken stock you use for this recipe? Never made it before but myself and hubby looking to lose weight. Thanks Shona
Guest
I have just made this for my son, substituting the mushrooms for sweetcorn and also added parmesan at the end and he loved it, thank you so much x
Guest
It is fine to freeze the risotto. Just ensure you let it defrost fully before use :o)
Guest
Is it possible to freeze this recipe as there is only me and my 1 year old, its a shame to cook it then have to throw 3/4 of it away x
Guest
lovely, i halved the recipe as was only for me and my 2yr old and added 60g of parmesan at the end for extra flavour. little one a bit under the weather at mo so wasn't expecting him to eat but he still ate half a portion!
Guest
do u add cooked rice to it or uncooked?
Guest
can any tell me is it safe to freeze risotto, then recook/reheat it or would this cause food poisining?
Guest
We make a very similar risotto but we put grated parmesan cheese (about 2tbs) towards the end of cooking. It really boosts the taste as I find it a little bland otherwise. It is my toddler's favourite dinner.
Guest
Am I the only person who didn't like this? Thought it was really bland and my kids wouldn't touch it! Must be my cooking lol
Guest
Made this and added bacon. My picky 2 year old was scooping it in with a fork in one hand and a spoon in the other. My four year couldn't eat all his but asked me not to throw it away, but to save it for another day! abs gorge!!
Guest
I've never posted anything on here before but after trying this receipe for dinner tonight I had to say how great it is!! Both children (5 & 7) and husband cleaned their bowls up and asked for more (this is not normal!) really easy to make, all in all a great meal.
Guest
Even my 5 year old vegetable phobic ate this dish up - very yummy, and easy to make, too!
Guest
How filling is this!!!! Im quite a 'hungry' person but I struggled! Nice simple dish. Think I overcooked the mushrooms because I definately put them in but couldnt find them on my plate!!!! Very nice. Will make again.
Guest
Sounds like a great one. with a very fussy 2yr old that will only eat pasta, rice, or chips this is right up my street. Been looking for new idea for dinners. thanks for this one.. will get all the ingredients on my nxt shop.
Guest
Really tasty recepie went down a treat with our house!
Guest
The whole family loved this recipe and it did not take a lot of prep or time to cook it. Will definately be cooking this one again.
Guest
This recipe is fantastic for the whole family. It is now my 14 year old sons favourite and my 3 year old daughter eats it all up every time I make it... what more could you ask for???
Guest
This is the second time I have made this for our family of 6. 5 of us love it, but my 6 year old with Aspergers struggles with it a bit. On the whole a fab easy recipe, will be used many times in this household.
Guest
My fussy 21 month old did NOT enjoy it at all but I loved it. quite easy to make too.
Guest
This was a big success in my house, my 3 year old even asked for seconds (very rare occurence!) . I found it easy to make. Will be making this again. Thanks for yet another great recipe.
Guest
When I make this I add celery at the beginning and use the stock and leftover meat from a roast chicken. The stock adds extra flavour and goodness! It is fine to reheat as long as you heat it to piping hot and allow to cool, also great to freeze in childsize portions.
Guest
Going to make this tonight. My first ever Risotto! Does anybody know if it is ok to keep this in the fridge and reheat it again the next day? Thanks.
Guest
Made this for the family tonight. Absolutely gorgeous. We will be having it regularly!
Guest
you could vary it to use left over roast or stewed meat instead of buying chicken breasts - less expensive that way and a great way to use leftovers. Or you could do a veggie version using roasted veg instead of the stir fry ones. Yum.
Guest
Hi, just had to write; this is a great recipe, with food we ordinary people have in the cupboards. I made this yesterday, it took me two minutes to prepare and everyone ate it, no leftovers at all, and with a five year old daughter that makes a lovely change. What's really great about this recipe is 1) not much washing up to do, and 2)you can make variations without any bother at all, i.e., using different rice, adding different ingredients. Thanks to the person who posted this, it's going to be a great favourite in a busy household. Hilary
Guest
I used chicken stock but you can use vegetable stock. Alborio rice you can buy from any major supermarket. I cooked this today & it went down well with my hubby & my 15mth old although my five year old didn't like it & he's not usually a fussy eater...
Guest
Could some one tell me plz which stock we have 2 use .. is it vegetable stock or chicken stock. if vegetables ones then plz tell me vegetables name Other thing is where can we get those rice from which we use in the recipe
Guest
I do this recipe with bacon, peas and sweetcorn, i add some worcester sauce to the stock and some tinned tomato's, my kids and husband love it!!!
Guest
i just popped back on to say thanking you to the person who posted this! ive never cooked this before but it sounded pretty simple so i thought id give it a go, i have 2 very fussy children aged 1 and 4 and they both loved it!!! even asked for more!! it will definately go on the menu in our house. Thanks
Guest
Risotto is really easy to make and everybody loved it - both my 17 months son and my husband.
Guest
Made this for dinner 28/5/08 and it was great. My daughter wolfed it down. Risotto is one of her favourites so I'm always on the lookout for delicious recipies that are similar.
Donna S(30)
i made this for the family i nanny for, and the children asked for seconds, really easy to make,
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