Describing the dish is lengthy.
The making part is not!
So, todays recipe started with salami.
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Its very cosy, very easy, very delicious, and very much a crowd-pleaser that everybody will love.
What you need for this One Pan Chicken Risoni
Heres what you oughta make todays chicken risoni.
Dont worry if you dont havesage, just leave it out.
(Or homemadeSausage and Egg McMuffins, thepork seasoning mixorchicken burger, for that matter.)
Win, win, win!
Salami I use a stick of salami so it can be cut into chunky batons.
Fries up crispy on the outside with a decent meaty bite to it.
Both have similar frying-up and eating qualities!
Risoni Also calledorzo, small rice-shaped pasta.
Find it in the pasta aisle.
Youll need 250g/8oz which is half a standard size 500g/1lb packet.
Use the other half forany of theserisoni/orzo recipes!
Chickpeas I added the chickpeas on a whim to add some textural interest and some lovely nutty flavour.
Substitute with other beans or just leave them out.
Chicken stock/broth The risoni cooking liquid, else the sauce and risoni is bland.
Vegetable stock works well too.
I use store bought, but if you use homemadechickenorvegetable stock, I will beam with pride!
Cream Just 3/4 of a cup which we stir in at the end for a creamy touch.
Parmesan This adds a hit of savoury flavour into the sauce.
It doesnt make it cheesy.
Baby spinachor kale For stirring in at the end.
Garlic and onion Aromatic flavour base.
Optional extras
Here are optional extras to add into the recipe, if you have them.
Dont make a special trip to the store.
Wine for deglazing the pan, sun dried tomatoes stirred into the risoni and basil for sprinkling.
Then the second time, I didnt have them, and the dish was still super, super delicious.
While theres no denying that they add even more to the dish, I consider these optional extras.
Dont go out especially to buy them.
Just use them if youve got them!
Try it once and I wager you will be hooked too.
Season chicken Split each chicken breast in half horizontally so you have 4 thin steaks in total.
Thinner = cooks through more evenly (no dry outer band).
Mix the spice mix together then sprinkle on each side of the chicken.
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Crispy salami Start off by cooking the salami until crispy and golden.
This takes about 2 3 minutes over medium high heat.
Remove into a paper towel lined bowl using a slotted spoon to leave the salami fat in the pan.
Were going to use this to cook the chicken free flavour!
I use a 30cm/12 non-stick pan that is 7cm / 2.8 deep.
I have thisPyrolux one(Australian store, not an affiliate link).
I especially like it because it comes with a lid.
The internal temperature should be 67C/153F.
It will rise to 71C/160F after resting.
Remove the chicken onto a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
Saute & deglaze Still in the same pan (one pot cooking, remember!
), saute the onion and garlic.
Its free flavour and will make our sauce tastier!
At first, the stove should be on medium high so the liquid is simmering.
Cream + wilt spinach Add the cream, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes (if using) and spinach.
Stir until the spinach is wilted.
The risoni should still be beautifully oozy.
Serving Cut the chicken into thick slices.
I love recipes like this.
But it just works.
Its easy to make.
Its 100% delicious and the sort of food that everybody loves!
I hope you give it a go.
Let me know what you think if you do!
Nagi xx
PS OK, maybe noteverybody.
Not low-carbers and not gluten-free.
Not vegetarians, vegans, those on low-gi or lactose free diets.
But saying this is the sort of food non-dieters without food allergies love!
just doesnt have the same ring to it.
Googlethongsgarmentif you are a pure soul like me (though I do have horns).
