Chicken Cashew Nut and Mushroom Risotto

Chicken Cashew Nut and Mushroom Risotto

Serves: 4
 
 
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Chicken Cashew Nut and Mushroom Risotto, you'll need:
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 30g butter
  • 2 spring onions
  • 25g pine nuts
  • 30g cashew nuts
  • 200g risotto rice
  • 1.4L hot vegetable stock
  • 100g large mushrooms
  • 250g cooked chicken
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Pop the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan on a medium heat.
  • Once, melted, throw in the spring onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice and coat it well.
  • Pour in half the stock and cook the rice for 10 minutes.
  • Then, mix in the rest of the stock, mushrooms and cashew nuts and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly until the rice is tender and creamy.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the chicken and pine nuts.
  • Season the risotto well with salt and freshly ground pepper. Plate up and savour!
  • Scrumptious!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories 494 | Total Fat 26g | Saturated Fat 12g | Carbohydrates 49g | Fibre 1.6g | Protein 26g
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