Description
This Easy Red Pepper Risotto Recipe combines the rich flavors of red bell pepper and chicken with creamy risotto, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
400 g chicken thighs
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup risotto rice
Garlic and paprika powder to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup chopped parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan optional
for serving
Instructions
- Chop the red bell pepper and onion, then sauté them in a large pan until softened.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook until browned, seasoning with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the risotto rice and toast for a few minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.
- Gradually add the heavy cream, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and cooked to al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a more flavorful risotto, consider adding chicken broth instead of cream or switching the chicken thighs for shrimp or vegetables for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Easy Red Pepper Risotto Recipe, risotto, red bell pepper, chicken dinner, creamy risotto