Carbonara Chicken Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 package uncle ben herbed risotto rice
  • 10 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch slices
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed and drained
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, brown on all sides in 2 tbls of the bacon drippings.
  4. Add garlic and cream, simmer until cream begins to thicken.
  5. Add peas and simmer until peas are heated through.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add 3/4 of the cheese, stir until melted, add the remaining cheese if needed to thicken the sauce.
  7. Serve over risotto, top with bacon and extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

525 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.2g 56% DV
Total Fat 26.4g 34% DV
Carbs 43.9g 16% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11022mg 100% DV
Potassium 452.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 71.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 245.8mg 19% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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