Spiced Chicken & Parmesan Leek Risotto
with Bacon Bits, Silverbeet & Basil Pesto
Creamy risotto, spiced chicken and bacon are a match made in heaven in this classic, hearty dish. A little patience with the risotto is truly worth it for this rich and luxurious meal! Don't forget a drizzle of basil pesto to really bring the flavours to life.
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Ingredients
1
leek
1 packet
celery
1 packet
silverbeet
1 sachet
Aussie spice blend
1 packet
chicken tenderloins
1 packet
risotto-style rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy. )
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains Milk;)
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk;)
1 packet
diced bacon
(May be present: Soy. )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
2 cup
boiling water
½ tsp
salt
Nutritional Values
Utensils
Instructions
• Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. • In a medium bowl, combine Aussie spice blend and a drizzle olive oil. Add chicken tenderloins, turning to coat. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes. • Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Return the frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook leek and celery, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add risotto-style rice and garlic & herb seasoning, and cook, until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Remove pan from heat, then stir in the boiling water (2 cups for 2 people / 4 cups for 4 people) and salt. • Transfer risotto to a large baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. • Bake until the liquid is absorbed and rice is ‘al dente’, 24-28 minutes.
• When risotto has 10 minutes remaining, wash out frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook chicken tenderloins until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside.
• Remove risotto from oven. Stir in Parmesan cheese and silverbeet, until combined. • Season with pepper.
• Divide Parmesan leek risotto between bowls. Top with spiced chicken and basil pesto. Sprinkle over crispy bacon to serve. Enjoy!