Budget Bites Marry Me Chicken
- Katie Lolas
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
This creamy Marry Me Chicken Risoni is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner - rich, comforting, family-friendly and made in just ONE pan! Perfect for busy afternoons when you need a quick dinner idea that’s affordable, filling and guaranteed to keep everyone happy at the table. Think creamy chicken pasta meets cosy comfort food… with minimal dishes. Approx. $4.20–$5.20 per serve (based on current Sydney Prices)
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients
500g chicken breast, diced
Olive oil
4-5 gloves garlic crushed
⅓ up Sun-dried tomatoes in oill, diced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup risoni
2 3/4 cups chicken stock (reduced salt)
3/4 cup cooking cream
2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
Method
Step 1. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large, deep pan over medium heat, add chicken. Stir and cook for 2-3 mins until the edges start to cook.
Step 2. Add in the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, italian seasoning, paprika, salt & black pepper and cook for 3-4 mins
Step 3. Add the risoni and stock and stir well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook for 12 mins, removing the cover every few minutes to stir
Step 4. Once the risoni is cooked through, add the cream and baby spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted
Step 5. Top with parmesan cheese, remove from heat, plate and enjoy!
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