One-Pot Chicken & Risotto
Juicy, seasoned chicken thighs baked into a creamy, cheesy risotto. An easy one-pot dinner that’s comforting, hearty and packed with flavour.
Servings 4 serves
Ingredients
- Chicken
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 500 g bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 –3 tbsp seasoning of choice Italian herbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper
- Risotto
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 onion diced
- 1½ cups Arborio rice
- ½ cup white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- To Finish
- Grated Parmesan to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Green beans or vegetables of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs generously.
- Place the chicken in the pot and cook for 3–5 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Reduce the heat slightly and melt the butter in the same pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir for 1–2 minutes, until the grains begin to turn from white to translucent.
- Pour in the white wine and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has evaporated.
- Add the chicken stock and milk. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir well, then nestle the chicken thighs back into the risotto.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the risotto is creamy and tender.
- Remove from the oven and stir through plenty of grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with green beans or your favourite vegetables.
Notes
UPF-Friendly Swaps
To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:- Chicken stock: Choose a stock made with simple, recognisable ingredients.
- Butter: Choose plain butter rather than spreads or butter substitutes.
- Parmesan: Opt for a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself where possible.