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Creamy Risoni with Chicken Fillet and Mushrooms in the Oven
Tender risoni, juicy chicken fillet, flavorful mushrooms, and a light creamy yogurt sauce topped with a golden cheese crust. A complete, high-protein lunch that is cooked in a single baking dish without pre-boiling the pasta.
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Ingredients
For 1 serving- Risotto Cheese, Risotto60 g
- Chicken Fillets180 g
- Шампиньоны свежие150 g
- цибуля40 g
- Garlic5 g
- Томатная паста20 g
- Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat60 g
- Моцарела25 g
- Water180 ml
- Масло оливковое5 g
- Salt(optional)
- Black pepper(optional)
- паприка копчёная(optional)
- Травы итальянские(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat mode).
- 2
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian herbs.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet. Sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for another 5–6 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- 4
Add the chicken fillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, just until it changes color. Stir in the tomato paste and garlic, and heat for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
- 6
Add the dry risoni and mix evenly.
- 7
Mix the Greek yogurt with 180 ml of hot broth until smooth and pour into the baking dish.
- 8
Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40–60 minutes at 180°C.
- 9
Remove the foil and check the readiness of the risoni. If the pasta is still a bit hard, add 20–30 ml of hot water, stir, cover with foil again, and bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- 10
When the risoni becomes soft, sprinkle the dish with mozzarella and return it to the oven without foil for another 10 minutes at 190°C, until the cheese is completely melted and lightly browned.
- 11
After cooking, let the dish rest for 5 minutes — the sauce will become creamier, and the risoni will fully absorb the remaining moisture.
Chef's tip: For extra flavour, marinate the protein in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Risotto Cheese, Risotto
60 g
Chicken Fillets
180 g
Шампиньоны свежие
150 g
цибуля
40 g
Garlic
5 g
Томатная паста
20 g
Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat
60 g
Моцарела
25 g
Water
180 ml
Масло оливковое
5 g
Salt
(optional)
Black pepper
(optional)
паприка копчёная
(optional)
Травы итальянские
(optional)
Ingredient tip
Swap the chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a delicious vegetarian option.
Step-by-step instructions
For 1 serving- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat mode).
- 2
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian herbs.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet. Sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for another 5–6 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- 4
Add the chicken fillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, just until it changes color. Stir in the tomato paste and garlic, and heat for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Transfer the mixture into the baking dish.
- 6
Add the dry risoni and mix evenly.
- 7
Mix the Greek yogurt with 180 ml of hot broth until smooth and pour into the baking dish.
- 8
Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40–60 minutes at 180°C.
- 9
Remove the foil and check the readiness of the risoni. If the pasta is still a bit hard, add 20–30 ml of hot water, stir, cover with foil again, and bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- 10
When the risoni becomes soft, sprinkle the dish with mozzarella and return it to the oven without foil for another 10 minutes at 190°C, until the cheese is completely melted and lightly browned.
After cooking, let the dish rest for 5 minutes — the sauce will become creamier, and the risoni will fully absorb the remaining moisture.
Chef's tip: For extra flavour, marinate the protein in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition per serving
% Daily Value*
- Vitamin A28%
- Vitamin C35%
- Calcium15%
- Iron20%
- Potassium18%
- Magnesium22%
*Based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet.
Macronutrients
40% of calories
Helps build and repair muscle tissue.
44% of calories
Provides energy for your body and brain.
16% of calories
Supports hormone production and brain function.
Ingredient nutrition breakdown
| Ingredient | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risotto Cheese, Risotto | 225 | 5g | 43g | 4g |
| Chicken Fillets | 190 | 36g | 2g | 2g |
| Шампиньоны свежие | 41 | 6g | 0g | 2g |
| цибуля | 16 | 0g | 4g | 0g |
| Garlic | 7 | 0g | 2g | 0g |
| Томатная паста | 16 | 1g | 3g | 0g |
| Greek Yogurt, 3% Fat | 36 | 2g | 3g | 2g |
| Моцарела | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Water | — | — | — | — |
| Масло оливковое | 42 | 0g | 1g | 1g |
| Salt | — | — | — | — |
| Black pepper | — | — | — | — |
| паприка копчёная | — | — | — | — |
| Травы итальянские | — | — | — | — |
Estimated — some ingredients lack nutrition data.
Reviews (320)
Based on 320 reviews
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- Sarah J.Verified Purchase2 days ago
Delicious and so easy to make! I prepped it for lunch all week and it kept me full and energized.
- Marcus T.Verified Purchase5 days ago
Restaurant-quality at home. The marinade tip in the notes made all the difference — will cook again.
- Priya N.1 week ago
Great balance of protein and veg. I swapped chicken for tofu and it still came out fantastic.
Cook's notes
Use hot broth or boiling water — this ensures the pasta cooks evenly.
If the liquid is absorbed faster than the risoni cooks during baking, simply add 20–30 ml of hot broth.
Do not rush to increase the amount of liquid right away. Mushrooms and chicken fillet release their own juices during baking, which is usually sufficient.
Keep an eye on your oven. Cooking time may vary by 5–10 minutes depending on its power and the baking dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
Tips & variations
Prep ahead
Roast the sweet potatoes and cook the grains the night before — the bowl comes together in minutes.
Make it vegetarian
Swap the chicken for grilled tofu or crispy chickpeas without losing the protein punch.
Store & reheat
Keeps for 3 days in an airtight container. Add the avocado fresh, just before serving.
Boost the flavour
A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of flaky salt right before eating brightens the whole bowl.
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