Chicken & Spinach Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 1 can (10 fl oz/280 mL) 25%-reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed, dried
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large deep nonstick skillet on medium heat.
  2. Add chicken; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in rice, broth and milk.
  4. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. (Rice should be creamy looking, not dry.)
  5. Add spinach, tomatoes and parmesan cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until chicken is cooked through and spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

585 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.9g 46% DV
Total Fat 32.4g 42% DV
Carbs 54.6g 20% DV
Fiber 6.9g 24% DV
Sugar 15.5g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 495.5mg 22% DV
Potassium 1041.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 23mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 916.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 175.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 514.3mg 40% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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