Slow-Cooked Chicken & Creamy Risoni Bake
with Broccoli & Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Ingredients
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1
Broccoli
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1
Leek
Chicken Drumstick Fillet
1 packet
Risoni
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy)
Nutrition
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. • Thinly slice leek. Cut broccoli into small florets, then roughly chop stalk. Finely chop garlic.
• In medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Add boneless chicken drumstick and toss to coat. • In a large ovenproof saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • When oil is hot, sear chicken until golden, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
TIP: The chicken will finish cooking in step 3!
• Return the saucepan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook leek, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add plain flour and the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in cream (see ingredients), chicken-style stock powder and the water. Season and bring to boil. • Return chicken to the pan, then cover with lid (or tightly with foil) and bake for 25 minutes.
TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof saucepan, transfer mixture to a baking dish instead!
• Remove lid (or foil) from the pan, then add risoni and the butter to the stew and stir to combine. • Bake, uncovered, until risoni is 'al dente', most of the liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 30-35 minutes. • Remove stew from the oven, then add baby spinach leaves and stir through risoni until wilted. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
TIP: Resting the dish ensures risoni is extra creamy! TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink inside!
• While the stew is resting, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Add broccoli and cook, tossing until tender, 6-7 minutes. • Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season to taste.
• Divide creamy risoni bake between bowls. • Top with broccoli and chicken. • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: Reviewers consistently praised the rich, creamy flavour, describing it as deeply comforting and satisfying, especially on a cold night.
- Ease of prep: The dish is straightforward to put together, though several reviewers noted the total cooking time is longer than a typical weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Some reviewers found the sauce too rich and suggest adding a fresh green salad or a squeeze of lemon to balance the creaminess. A few also recommend adding extra liquid if the risoni absorbs too quickly, and stirring minimally once it goes in to prevent sticking.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and several reviewers enjoyed this just as much reheated for lunch the following day.
