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Chicken Risotto with Basil Home Cook  / Intermediate

Convenience from your pantry – easy to make, good for you. Just add salad and crusty Italian brad for a flavorful meal.

Recipe Overview:

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1   onion, chopped
1 cup Arborio rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
6 ounces cubed cooked chicken, or 1 (6 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
1/2 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes in thick puree with basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add rice; stir to coat with oil and onions.
  • Pour in broth and water. Simmer covered until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in peas, chicken, TUTTOROSSO® CRUSHED TOMATOES in thick puree with basil, basil and cheese. Heat and stir for 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper and serve.

Nutritional facts per serving:

Calories 330
Fat 8g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 1320mg
Carbohydrate 47g
Fiber 5g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 15%
Iron 100%