Spanish Chicken Risotto with Romesco Sauce & Feta Cheese

Spanish Chicken Risotto with Romesco Sauce & Feta Cheese

Ready in 45 minutes Serves 2
This dish most recently appeared in My Choice (5 Nights For 2) on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

This risotto has a Spanish twist added to it with our special blend of Spanish spices and romesco sauce.


Ingredients

To Serve

  • 30g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 pack romesco sauce

Stock

  • 1/2 pack RISOTTO STOCK SPICES
  • 2 cup boiling water

Chicken

  • 300g free range chicken breasts, sliced 2cm
  • 1/2 pack Spanish spices
  • 1 drizzle of oil

Risotto

  • 100g baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 drizzle of oil
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 courgette, grated
  • 150g Arborio rice

Steps

  1. Bring a full kettle to the boil.
  2. Combine risotto stock spices and boiling water measure in a heat-proof bowl and cover. Prep onion and courgette and set aside separately.
  3. Heat oil in a large pot (with a lid) on medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened. Add rice cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add stock, canned tomatoes and salt to pot, stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low-medium, cover, and gently simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Add more water, if risotto becomes too dry.
  5. Pat chicken dry, slice 2cm and toss in a medium bowl with Spanish spices. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Turn to ensure even cooking. Set aside covered to keep warm.
  6. Fold courgette and spinach through risotto and season to taste with salt and pepper. Prep feta.
  7. Risotto topped with chicken, romesco sauce and feta.

Nutritional Information

Energy 2786 kj
666 kcal
Protein 46.3g
Carbohydrate 70.0g
Fat 20.7g