Cheesy Bacon, Chicken & Leek Pesto Risotto
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Cheesy Bacon, Chicken & Leek Pesto Risotto

Cheesy Bacon, Chicken & Leek Pesto Risotto

with Garlic Pangrattato

This risotto is green and keen. Leek, chicken and bacon are coming together to form an unstoppable duo with plenty of flavour from the basil pesto stirred through, with baby leaves and a crunchy garlic pangrattato. We won’t keep you any longer, dig in!

Allergens:
Gluten(Wheat)
•cashews
•Milk

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time45 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

leek

1 clove

garlic

1 packet

diced bacon

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

risotto-style rice

½ packet

panko breadcrumbs

(Contains Gluten(Wheat); )

1 packet

baby leaves

1 packet

Plant-Based Basil Pesto

(Contains cashews; May be present Egg, Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy. )

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains Milk; )

1 packet

chicken breast

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

2 cup

water

20 g

butter

(Contains Milk; )

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3470 kJ
Calories829 kcal
Fat39.4 g
of which saturates14.2 g
Carbohydrate90 g
of which sugars5.1 g
Dietary Fibre1.5 g
Protein25 g
Sodium1161 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Baking Dish

Instructions

1
1

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. Finely chop garlic. • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks.

2
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, diced bacon and leek, breaking up with a spoon, until bacon is golden and chicken is cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and risotto-style rice, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add the water and bring to the boil, then remove from heat..

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.

3
3

• Transfer risotto to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.

TIP: 'Al dente' rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

4
4

• Meanwhile, wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients), stirring, until golden brown, 3 minutes. • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and season to taste.

5
5

• Remove risotto from oven, then stir through baby leaves, basil pesto, the butter and grated Parmesan cheese. • Stir through a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed. Season to taste.

6
6

• Divide bacon, chicken and leek risotto between bowls. • Top with garlic pangrattato to serve. Enjoy!