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Creamy Chicken Spinach Risotto Made Easy in the Microwave
This Creamy Chicken Spinach Risotto is made in the microwave with Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes. An easy weeknight dinner idea with minimal effort and rich flavour.
Easy Microwave Risotto with Spinach and Parmesan
Why you will love and enjoy this Creamy Chicken Spinach Risotto
- Minimal effort but still creamy and satisfying
- Uses simple ingredients you likely already have
- Flexible with chicken or even prawns, depending on what you feel like
Creamy Chicken Spinach Risotto
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Easy Cooking
Description
This is one of those dishes that feels a bit too easy for how good it turns out. Everything cooks mostly hands-off, and you still get that creamy risotto texture without standing at the stove.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (250 ml) uncooked Arborio rice
- 2 oz (60 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup or 125 mL)
- 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken or vegetable stock, warmed slightly
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) black pepper
- 2 cups (500 ml) diced cooked chicken or sautéed prawns
- 2 cups (500 ml) fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 jar (3 1/2 oz or 99 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained well and chopped
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter to a microwave-safe casserole dish and microwave for about 1 minute until melted. Give the dish a quick swirl so the butter coats the bottom.
- Add the 1 medium chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 cup (250 ml) Arborio rice.
- Stir well so everything is coated. Microwave uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the rice smells slightly nutty and the onion softens a bit.
- Carefully stir in 3 ½ cups (875 ml) warmed stock and ½ tsp (2 ml) black pepper.
- Cover loosely and microwave on HIGH for 15 to 17 minutes. Check at the 15-minute mark.
- The rice should be tender with just a bit of liquid left. If it looks dry, add a splash more stock.
- Remove from the microwave and stir in 2 oz (60 g) grated Parmesan, the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter, 2 cups (500 ml) cooked chicken or prawns, 2 cups (500 ml) spinach, and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- The spinach will wilt, and everything comes together into a creamy texture.
- Give it a final stir, taste, and adjust salt if needed before serving.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Mona
This specific Risotto is an easy microwave dinner with Parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for quick weeknight meals when you want something warm and satisfying without standing at the stove.
You need to try this Creamy Chicken Spinach Risotto as it’s appealing because it removes the usual effort while still delivering a creamy, satisfying dish. It fits easily into busy schedules and uses familiar ingredients, making it a practical choice when something warm and filling is needed without extra work.
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