Risotto With Vegetables

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy vegetable risotto with tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and peas, perfect for a hearty yet light meal that appeals to both meat lovers and vegetarians.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups risotto rice
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, cooked
  • 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  2. Saute diced red pepper and zucchini until crisp-tender.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, heat butter and saute chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Add risotto and cook for about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup hot chicken broth and cook until almost absorbed.
  7. Gradually add remaining hot broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until risotto is al dente.
  8. Stir in cooked red pepper, zucchini, peas, shredded chicken, and cheese.
  9. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

756 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.5g 35% DV
Total Fat 65.2g 84% DV
Carbs 26.5g 10% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 942.3mg 41% DV
Potassium 351.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 114.3mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 79mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 46.9mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 296.5mg 23% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% 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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