This risotto is green and keen. Leek and bacon are coming together to form an unstoppable duo with plenty of flavour from the basil pesto stirred through with the bacon and a crunch almond pagrattato. We won’t keep you any longer, dig in!
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1
leek
1 clove
garlic
1 packet
diced bacon
1 bag
Soffritto Mix
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
arborio rice
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1 packet
chicken breast
½ packet
panko breadcrumbs
1 packet
flaked almonds
1 packet
basil pesto
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
olive oil
2 cup
water
20 g
butter
• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. Finely chop garlic. • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium-high, then add diced bacon, leek and soffritto mix and cook, until golden, 4-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and arborio rice, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add chicken-style stock powder and the water. Bring to the boil, then remove from heat. • Transfer risotto to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wipe out the frying pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients) and flaked almonds, stirring, until golden brown, 3 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and season to taste. • Remove risotto from oven, then stir through baby spinach leaves, basil pesto, the butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed. Season to taste.
• Divide chicken, bacon and leek risotto between bowls. • Top with almond pangrattato to serve. Enjoy!