CHICKEN, LEMON AND ROCKET RISOTTO

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From the site healthyfoodguide.com.au Heaps of healthy easy recipes on there! I love risotto, but have struggled to find healthy ones I'd actually like to eat. This one is good.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup arborio rice
1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked (or smoked chicken)
1 lemon, juice and zest
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 cups rocket

Steps:

  • Bring stock and water to a simmer in a saucepan. In another saucepan, add rice and 1/2 cup stock mixture over low heat. Stir until stock is absorbed.
  • Keep adding 1/4 cupfuls of stock mixture, stirring until rice is al dente or cooked to your liking. Add chicken, lemon juice and zest. Stir until heated through.
  • Add pesto, stir until well combined. Serve with rocket. If desired, sprinkle with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1, Protein 9.1

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