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Pregnancy Recipe

Evening meal

Chicken and vegetable risotto

A comforting risotto with chicken, peas and pumpkin, finished with pasteurised parmesan and served steaming hot.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Portions
4
  • Moderate
  • Pregnancy
  • High-protein
  • Gluten-free
  • Budget-friendly
A bowl of creamy risotto with chicken, peas and pumpkin

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Portions

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Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Brown the chicken in the oil until cooked through, then set aside.
  2. Step 2. Soften the onion, add the rice and stir for a minute.
  3. Step 3. Add the hot stock a ladle at a time, stirring, for about 20 minutes, adding the pumpkin after ten minutes.
  4. Step 4. Stir in the peas, chicken and parmesan and cook for a final two minutes until everything is steaming hot.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Milk

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