Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto

Happy Monday guys! Recipe of the day is Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto – a simple but delicious family favourite.

Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto

I probably make this Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto every other week, if not every week. The recipe uses a few basic ingredients but the result is a creamy bowl of yumminess. It is delicious and all of us simply love it. And it’s usually gone pretty quickly too. Serve it warm with Parmesan cheese.

What you need:

  • Arborio rice
  • chicken thighs
  • peas
  • white wine
  • butter
  • Parmesan cheese
  • shallots
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper
Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto

Here’s how to make this lovely Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto:

Ingredients:

  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 chicken boullion cube
  • 4 chicken thighs, bones removed and cut into pieces
  • 150ml dry white wine
  • 120g peas, frozen
  • 50g butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto

Preparation:

  • Heat a pan with the olive oil and cook the chicken for a few minutes. Add the shallots and garlic, leave for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir in the Arborio rice, boullion cube and about 500ml water. Make sure to stir occasionally. Reduce the heat and Leave for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the peas, butter and wine and cook for another 5 minutes. The risotto should be creamy and a bit watery when you remove it from the hob. Leave to cool a bit before serving.
  • Serve with some grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

I hope you guys like this recipe as much as we did. Stay tuned for more quick, easy and tasty recipes coming soon. I’ve got a delicious leek and butter bean soup recipe to test and hopefully I’ll post it on here in a few days.

Have a wonderful wee and make sure to treat yourself with some delicious food. xx

And stay warm!

Creamy Chicken & Pea Risotto