Saffron Risotto with Chicken and Sundried Vegetables in the Ninja Speedi

This vibrant saffron risotto combines tender chicken and sweet sundried vegetables in one convenient Ninja Speedi meal. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or elevating your weeknight dinner routine, this restaurant-worthy dish delivers rich, complex flavours with minimal effort. For the creamiest texture, gradually add warm stock while stirring constantly during the rice cooking process.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Method: Ninja Speedi

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

15 ml Olive Oil
1 Red Onion (chopped)
15 g Sundried Tomato
15 g Chargrilled Peppers
250 g Risotto Rice
2 Chicken Breast (chopped)
750 ml Vegetable Stock
Parmesan Cheese (to taste)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in the Ninja Speedi on Sear/Sauté Level 5.
2
Add the chopped red onion, sundried tomato, chargrilled peppers, and chopped chicken breast to the pot.
3
Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the chicken is slightly browned.
4
Stir in the risotto rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
5
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer on Level 2-3.
7
Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the stock is absorbed and the risotto is creamy.
8
Finally, stir through a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired. Enjoy your delicious Saffron Risotto with Chicken and Sundried Vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 886.24kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.13g24%
Cholesterol 198.56mg67%
Sodium 191.49mg8%
Potassium 1395.33mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 110.03g37%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g10%
Sugars 5.84g
Protein 71.38g143%

Vitamin A 41.61 mcg
Vitamin C 14.59 mg
Calcium 62.29 mg
Iron 2.96 mg
Vitamin E 2.59 mg
Vitamin K 13.67 mcg
Vitamin B6 2.51 mg
Vitamin B12 0.57 mcg
Phosphorus 763.42 mg
Magnesium 146.14 mg
Zinc 3.62 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nick Jolliffe

Home Cook, Foodie, and Recipe Tinkerer

Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.