Chicken Risotto

Posted 2013-12-16 by OliveOyl ⇒ follow

This is a great family dish, one that is certain to have the kids asking for it again and again. Risotto is so versatile and yet so simple with its thicky, creamy texture.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
3 medium sized chicken breasts
2 cups arborio rice
1 tin garden peas and sweetcorn mix
3 tbsp green pesto
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 handfuls of cheddar cheese, grated
1 stock cube
Salt and pepper

Method

Chop up the chicken fillets into small cubes.

Fry the diced onions and garlic together in a large saucepan.

Brown the chicken pieces along with the onion and garlic, until they are a slight golden colour.

Add the arborio rice to the saucepan, and pour boiling water to just cover the mixture.