The Best Creamy Chicken Leek Risotto

Name: The Best Creamy Chicken Leek Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 chicken breasts; 2 cups chopped leeks; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup arborio rice; 4 cups chicken broth; ½ cup frozen peas; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
481 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

The Best Creamy Chicken Leek Risotto

Nico Becker

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Creamy Chicken Leek Risotto, featuring tender chicken, sautéed leeks, and Arborio rice cooked to creamy perfection. This savory dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your soul with every spoonful.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
2 cups chopped leeks
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup arborio rice
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked—season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced leeks and garlic until they are softened but not browned.
Stir in the Arborio rice, allowing it to toast for a minute until it becomes translucent around the edges.
Begin adding the warm chicken broth one ladle (or ½ cup of stock) at a time, stirring continuously. Using a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any pieces that have stuck. Allow each ladle (½ cup) to be absorbed before adding the next. This may take about 3-4 minutes. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked to al dente texture.
About halfway through adding the broth, add the cooked chicken, frozen peas and parmesan cheese to the risotto. Continue adding broth and stirring until absorbed and creamy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 1270mg (53%) Potassium 632mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1352IU (27%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	481kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	86mg	29%
Sodium	1270mg	53%
Potassium	632mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1352IU	27%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	201mg	20%
Iron	4mg	22%