CHICKEN AND CHORIZO RISOTTO

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Although this isn't made with risotto rice, the richness of the chorizo and the addition of butter and Parmesan cheese make this a nice rich meal, and more similar to risotto than a normal rice dish. Always a favourite with our family!

Provided by amlawren

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Chorizo, chopped
1 Red pepper, finely sliced
1 Yellow pepper, finely sliced
2 Chicken breasts, chopped
2 Onions, finely chopped
1 and quarter pints vegetable or chicken stock
Glug of white wine (optional)
Tin of sweetcorn
Handful of frozen peas
Generous shaving of Parmesan cheese
Knob of butter

Steps:

  • Fry the onion in a large pan until soft. In a separate frying pan, fry the peppers until brown around the edges and soft. Put peppers aside.
  • In the pepper pan, fry the chicken pieces on a high heat until golden brown and cooked through. Place aside and keep warm
  • Add rice to onion. Fry for 2 minutes. Add wine if using and stir till evaporated. Gradually add the stock, ladle by ladle.
  • Once all liquid has been absorbed and rice is soft enough, add Chorizo, cooked chicken, peppers and the sweetcorn and frozen peas. Stir for a further 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Allow the chorizo juices to seep into the rice. Add the Parmesan and knob of butter. Stir through and season to taste. Serve immediately, with crusty bread and alioli.

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