Creamy Pesto Risotto Bake

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Creamy Pesto Risotto Bake

Recipe Makes 4 Servings. Each Serving Is:

Cals

504

Protein

31g

Carbs

50g

Fat

20g

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, bite-sized
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 c. risotto rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 c. chicken bone broth
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 c. red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 c. yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c. celery, diced
  • 1/2 c. red onion, diced
  • 1-2 c. zucchini, bite-sized
  • 3-4 Tbsp basil pesto (fresh or jar)
  • 1/2 – 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt & pepper

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.

2. In an (oven safe) fry pan or cast-iron, add a bit of oil and fry chicken breasts until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Season with salt & pepper while frying. Remove temporarily.

3. Add a bit more oil and fry the pepper, celery, and onion until soft, around 5 minutes.

4. Add the risotto rice and mix in well. Then, add the chopped zucchini and the cooked chicken.

5. Pour in about 2 cups of chicken bone broth, the juice of half a lemon, and a sprits of white wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. Lightly add in a few dollops of basil pesto and stir to mix in. Salt & pepper if needed.

7. Cover the top with shredded mozzarella cheese and optionally add a few small dollops of basil on top.

8. Bake in the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

9. Rest for at least 5-10 minutes & serve!

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