Creamy Chicken and Pea Risotto - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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Creamy Chicken and Pea Risotto, one of my favourite Italian dishes that can be served in under 30 minutes. Comforting, delicious, this is one of those dinner recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Quick and easy to make, and healthy too, this chicken risotto makes a fantastic midweek meal with very little money.

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Risotto sounds like a posh word, but it's just a lovely Italian dish that sums up what homemade comfort food is all about. And with such an amazing combo of chicken peas and rice you can never go wrong. You cook the rice slowly on a low heat so that it can become creamy and have the perfect texture. Whether you add alcohol or not, this homemade risotto tastes amazing every single time.

And that's what makes this dish so delicious, it's not one to be rushes, just add the stock and done. Its creamy texture can only be achieved by slowly adding the stock so that the rice grain cooks perfectly well.

Otherwise we just get a rice dish that is not risotto. In texture, risotto is pretty similar to our Romanian Pilaf, with the big difference being that the cooking technique is pretty different.

Risotto is so versatile, it can be made with endless ingredients to cater for all sorts of tastes and lifestyles. My Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan is vegetarian, but you can make risotto vegan or pescatarian too.

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Ingredients needed to make creamy chicken and pea risotto

  • Arborio rice - a must for risotto, as this rice becomes creamy, while still holds its shape well
  • chicken stock - or any other stock/broth of your choice
  • onion - it can be either yellow or red onion, or shallots
  • olive oil - or any other oil of your choice
  • a knob of butter - it adds a subtle flavour to the risotto
  • frozen peas - cooked before adding them to the risotto
  • chicken breast - or other chicken pieces, cut into cubes
  • salt & black pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice
  • fresh parsley - to garnish

Step-by-step photos and instructions

We do need to stir continuously, to make sure the rice cooks properly, and we get the creamy texture a good risotto should have.

  • First, we need need to cook the chicken: season it well with salt and pepper, add to a pan with oil, and fry gently until cooked through.
  • Set aside, then add the butter and chopped onion to the same pan, and cook until it softens
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  • Then add the rice, and stir for one minute, so that the rice becomes translucent.
  • Add the chicken stock, one ladleful at the time, stirring well until all the liquid evaporates before adding more stock.
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  • Once it's all cooked, add the chicken, cooked peas, parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
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Expert tips

Stirring the risotto constantly is a must in order to achieve the creamy consistency a risotto is known for, otherwise the rice will stick to the pan, and it will be rather lumpy.

I did not use white wine to make this risotto, but if you wish to add some, do so after you added the rice. Leave the alcohol to evaporate completely, before starting to add the broth.

Recipe FAQs

Can I cook chicken risotto with leftover chicken?

Absolutely! You can use any leftover chicken you have, or even rotisserie chicken. That will only bring the cooking time down. You can just follow all the steps, and add the chicken in the end with the peas and parmesan.

Can I make risotto without white wine?

I actually don't use alcohol at all in my risottos, and they always turn out perfectly. The wine may add more flavour, but cooking without it is no big problem.
I'm not actually a big fan of alcohol in general, so I don't really go out of my way to buy it only for cooking. But, if you do want to add some, it can be added just after the rice is in, and let it cook before adding any chicken broth.

Other rice recipes

Cheesy Chicken Rice Broccoli Casserole

Scallop Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

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Creamy Chicken and Pea Risotto

Creamy Chicken and Pea Risotto and a kick of parmesan, one of my favourite Italian dishes that can be served in under 30 minutes. Comforting, delicious, this is one of those quick and easy dinner recipes that the whole family can enjoy, fussy kids included. My homemade chicken risotto does not use white wine, but it's so flavourful, it really does not need any, and it takes just like a restaurant-style dish. Simple, tasty, awesome!

4.55 from 31 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 3 people

Calories: 500kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • a knob of butter
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • fresh parsley

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Dice the chicken breast, season well with salt and pepper and add one tablespoon of oil to a frying pan.

  • Fry the chicken until tender and cooked through. Remove from the heat, add a splash of lemon juice and set aside.

  • Chop the onion and add the remaining oil and butter to a pan. Fry the onion until golden, then add the rice and stir for 1 minute on a medium heat.

  • Next, start adding the chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously. Once the liquid is absorbed, add another ladle of stock until it is all used up.

    At this stage, the rice is creamy and cooked through.

  • Separately, boil the frozen peas in salted water for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.

  • Add the peas, chicken, parmesan, season with salt, pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

  • Serve immediately!

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Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
  • Stirring the risotto constantly is a must in order to achieve the creamy consistency a risotto is known for, otherwise the rice will stick to the pan, and it will be rather lumpy.
  • I did not use white wine to make this risotto, but if you wish to add some, do so after you added the rice. Leave the alcohol to evaporate completely, before starting to add the broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3.9mg

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  1. Lina

    I love risotto! Such a lovely recipe!?

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    • Daniela Anderson

      Thank you, Lina!

      Reply

  2. youthfoodblog

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    Hearty and yum!

    Reply

    • Daniela Anderson

      You are kind, thank you!

      Reply

  3. ChefBarnett

    Unless you want pea-mush, do NOT cook frozen peas for "12-14 minutes". Just fold the frozen peas in during the last few minutes of cooking.

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    • Daniela Apostol

      Frozen peas do not become mushy after cooking for that long.

      Reply

  4. Clare Williams

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    Amazing! Really easy and taste great. I added some garlic when cooking the onions. Definitely make this again. One of my favourite recipes

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    • Daniela Apostol

      Thank you for your feedback, I am glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  5. Sheri

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    I just made this recipe. The only changes I made were that I added carrots instead of peas. We don't like peas. I also added minced garlic. I am daily free, so did not use butter. Just added a little more olive oil at the end. Delish and easy! Thank you! 😋

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    • Daniela Apostol

      I am glad you enjoyed the dish!

      Reply

  6. Nikkk

    Could sugar snap peas be used instead of peas

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    • Daniela Apostol

      Sure, that would work too.

      Reply

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