Chicken & Mushroom Risotto with Kale Pesto

Chicken & Mushroom Risotto with Kale Pesto
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 35minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Estimated cost per serve is 10.32 dollar
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

9 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 400grams cup mushrooms
  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 2tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 rasher bacon, diced
  • 1L chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cup kale leaves, chopped
  • 2 cup arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto

Nutrition per serving

3600 Kilojoules or 858 Calories
41% of daily energy intake*
Protein
42.5grams
Fat
35.5grams
Carbs
89.8grams
Sugars
4.2grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 6

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a roasting pan with baking paper. Arrange mushrooms and chicken in pan and set aside.

Step 2 of 6

Heat 1 tbs oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook onion and bacon for 4 minutes or until onion softens.

Step 3 of 6

Stir in rice and stock. Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 4 of 6

Meanwhile, drizzle mushrooms and chicken with remaining oil and season. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, while the risotto is cooking. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.

Step 5 of 6

Meanwhile, pulse kale with pesto and lemon juice to a paste in a food processor.

Step 6 of 6

Top risotto with mushrooms and sliced chicken. Dollop with kale pesto to serve.

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