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Chicken and chorizo risotto in a red pan with grated Parmesan.
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Easy Chicken and Chorizo Risotto (Oven Baked)

This oven-baked chicken and chorizo risotto recipe is both comforting and cheesy! On the table in just 35 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 647kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 Onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried or fresh
  • 2 Chicken Breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 100 g Chorizo cut into 1cm slices
  • 250 g Arborio Rice
  • 100 ml White Wine
  • 600 ml Chicken Stock
  • 150 g Petit Pois frozen
  • 75 g Parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 °fan/ 350°F/ Gas 4).
  • Heat the olive oil in a casserole with lid and fry the garlic and onion for a few minutes to soften. Add in the chicken breast pieces, chorizo and thyme and cook until the chicken has changed colour.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 Onion, 2 Chicken Breasts, 100 g Chorizo, 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • Stir in the risotto rice and then add the white wine. Let the wine reduce by half.
    250 g Arborio Rice, 100 ml White Wine
  • Pour in the stock and give it a stir, bring to the boil then pop on the lid and oven bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
    600 ml Chicken Stock
  • Stir in the peas (and a little boiling water from the kettle if the risotto is looking a bit dry) and cook for a further 5 minutes or so.
    150 g Petit Pois
  • Serve with grated Parmesan.
    75 g Parmesan

Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken and Chorizo Risotto (Oven Baked)
Amount per Serving
Calories
647
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
950
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
790
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
65
g
22
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
580
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
251
mg
25
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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