Best 11 Quick Chicken And Spinach Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect "Quick Chicken and Spinach Risotto". This flavorful and versatile dish combines succulent chicken, tender spinach, and creamy arborio rice, resulting in a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook seeking an easy and delicious weeknight meal, our carefully curated collection of recipes will lead you to risotto perfection. From classic variations to innovative twists, let us guide you on a journey to discover the best recipe for your culinary adventures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Chicken and Spinach Risotto

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups Minute® White Rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Treat yourself for dinner tonight with this tasty, restaurant-style Chicken and Spinach Risotto. With tender chicken, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and nutty Parmesan cheese, it's a complete meal that's ready in just 20 minutes! Step 1
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Step 2
  • Add spinach, broth, rice and tomatoes and mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 3
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese. Recipe Tips For bolder flavor and a more authentic dish, substitute 1/2 cup of the chicken broth with 1/2 cup of dry white wine. You can also try this dish with Romano cheese for a lighter flavor.

QUICK CHICKEN RISOTTO



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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this chicken risotto dinner - a tasty Italian rice dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces sliced Canadian-style bacon, cut up
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown.
  • Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer without stirring 10 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, Canadian bacon and basil. Cover and simmer without stirring 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center; remove from heat. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO RECIPE



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Creamy risotto, delicious fried chicken and fresh spinach. All flavored in a delicious broth, cream and cheese. This way you can make everything quite delicious, right?

Provided by Andréa

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 oz. fresh spinach (washed)
3 tablespoons oil
1 pound chicken breast fillets (diced ½ x ½ inch cubes or 1 x 1 cm)
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (squeezed)
2 cups risotto rice (like Arborio rice)
½ cup white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir.)
3 cups chicken broth (warm)
3 oz. Parmesan cheese (grated)
¼ cups cream
1 oz. pine nuts (roasted)
½ oz. basil
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Fry the spinach with adjoining water in a frying pan until it shrinks.
  • Remove the spinach from the pan and drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan and fry the chicken cubes until they are brown and done. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
  • Take a large pan and add two tablespoons of oil and fry the onion for about three minutes until they are glassy.
  • Then add the garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the risotto and fry for 3 minutes until the white grain becomes a bit translucent.
  • Deglaze with the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan (to get all brown bits).
  • Then add 2 cups (500 ml) of broth. Stir briefly. And make the broth come to a boil. Turn the heat to medium. Leave it, uncovered and stir only one or two times in between, until all the liquids have been absorbed.
  • Add another ½ cup (120 ml) to the risotto. Check the firmness of your rice. If you think it's done, stop adding stock. Otherwise, add another half cup (120 ml) of stock and let it absorb.
  • Mix the spinach and the chicken through the risotto and heat everything well.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Add the cream and the Parmesan cheese and stir.
  • Taste and season with salt, pepper and basil.
  • Top everything with pine nuts, stir again and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1183 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Ready in less than 30 minutes, this one-pot meal with chicken, spinach, and tender rice will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 ½ cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes, broth and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 624.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Ready in less than 30 minutes, this one-pot meal with chicken, spinach, and tender rice will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 ½ cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes, broth and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 624.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Ready in less than 30 minutes, this one-pot meal with chicken, spinach, and tender rice will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 ½ cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes, broth and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 624.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Ready in less than 30 minutes, this one-pot meal with chicken, spinach, and tender rice will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 ½ cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes, broth and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 624.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

RISOTTO WITH SPINACH, WHITE MUSHROOMS, AND CHICKEN



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I love risotto. Its so creamy and really hits the spot. The combination of spinach, mushrooms and chicken is both delicious and healthy.

Provided by smp1004

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups spinach
1 cup mushroom
8 ounces chicken breasts
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 2 cups of Low Sodium/Fat Free Chicken Stock to a simmer.
  • Sautee garlic in butter over medium low to medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir for 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms and chicken and set aside. Add rice and coat with butter from pan. Add heated chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and cooking til each addition is absorbed before adding the next. After final addition of stock is added, add chicken, mushrooms, spinach and cheese. Stir together to melt cheese and welt the spinach. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 310, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 38.2

RISOTTO WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH



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Enjoy an easy, creamy & fast Risotto with Chicken and Spinach! Try this recipe with chicken, spinach, Parmesan & rice for a meal ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes and broth; mix well. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

QUICK CHICKEN AND SPINACH RISOTTO



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Ready in less than 30 minutes, this one-pot meal with chicken, spinach, and tender rice will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces
4 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 ½ cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add spinach, rice, tomatoes, broth and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 624.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN RISOTTO



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Make and share this Quick Chicken Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces Canadian bacon, cut up
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Spray 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently,until light brown.
  • Stir in broth; heat to boiling.
  • Stir in rice; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer without stirring 10 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus,Canadian Bacon and basil.
  • Cover and simmer without stirring 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 942, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.5

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your risotto will be. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and high-quality chicken.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming gummy.
  • Use a good stock: The stock you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your risotto. Use a high-quality chicken or vegetable stock, or make your own.
  • Cook the risotto slowly: Risotto is a slow-cooked dish. Be patient and stir it frequently to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the cheese and butter at the end: Adding the cheese and butter at the end of the cooking process helps to create a creamy, rich sauce.
  • Serve risotto immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. It will start to lose its creaminess and flavor as it sits.

Conclusion:

Chicken and spinach risotto is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create a restaurant-quality risotto at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try.

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