Oven-baked tomato and chicken risotto
Whip up a delicious and comforting Oven-Baked Tomato and Chicken Risotto with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring tender chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes, combined with fragrant rosemary, zesty lemon, and creamy risotto rice. Perfect for a hearty dinner that's sure to impress!
- 28 May 2025
- Cook time 40 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Oven-baked tomato and chicken risotto is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for any day of the week. Combining tender chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and a savory tomato-infused rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. The best part is that it's cooked in the oven, which means less time at the stove and more time enjoying the meal with your loved ones.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Finely chop the onion.
- Chop the bacon strips into small pieces.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Grate the lemon zest.
- Finely chop the rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, around 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, lemon zest, and chopped rosemary to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the white rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the oil and mix with the other ingredients.
- Add the tomato puree, and stir well to coat the rice.
- Pour in the chicken gravy or stock. Stir well to combine.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them on top of the rice mixture, skin-side up.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the risotto hot, with the chicken thighs on top. Garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh rosemary if desired.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can use arborio rice instead of white rice.
- If you want a creamier texture, stir in a dollop of mascarpone or cream cheese before serving.
- Feel free to add some vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- Make sure to cover the dish with foil while baking to retain moisture and prevent the rice from drying out.
- Allow the risotto to rest for a few minutes after baking before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Your oven-baked tomato and chicken risotto is now ready to be enjoyed! The combination of tender chicken, smoky bacon, and zesty tomato rice creates a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it hot and savor the comforting flavors. Don't forget to garnish with some extra rosemary or grated cheese if you prefer. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 510 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 900kcal | 45% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 36g | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 110g | 31% |
| Fiber 2.64g | 7% |
| Sugar 3.44g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 36g | 44% |
| Saturated 10g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 140mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 30ug | 3% |
| Choline 90mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 0.98mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B2 0.40mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 13mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 0.83mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B9 280ug | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 0.96ug | 40% |
| Vitamin C 4.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 3.86ug | 3% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 70mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.42mg | 46% |
| Iron, Fe 6mg | 58% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus, P 470mg | 38% |
| Potassium, K 690mg | 20% |
| Selenium, Se 55ug | 97% |
| Sodium, Na 1390mg | 93% |
| Zinc, Zn 3.78mg | 34% |
| Water | |
| Water 310g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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