Chicken & Mushroom Orzotto

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
Water	800	milliliter(s)
Chicken Stock Pot	1	pot(s)
Echalion Shallot	2	unit(s)
Chestnut Mushrooms	2	punnet(s)
Garlic Clove	2	clove
Chives	2	bunch(es)
Diced Chicken Thigh	280	grams
Dried Thyme	1	tbsp
Orzo	360	grams
Hard Italian Cheese	2	pack(s)
Lemon	1	unit(s)
Rocket	2	bag(s)

Instructions

Step 1

Instruction

Pour the water (see ingredients for amount) into a large saucepan, bring to the boil, then stir in the stock pot. When the water is boiling and the stock pot has dissolved, reduce the heat to low so the stock keeps hot.

Step 2

Instruction

In the meantime, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot into half moons. Roughly chop the chestnut mushrooms. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Finely chop the chives (or snip with scissors if you have some).

Step 3

Instruction

Heat a drizzle of oil in another large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until nicely browned all over, stirring frequently, 5 mins. Add the shallot, mushrooms and dried thyme. Stir and cook for another 5 mins. TIP: If you have a spare glass of white wine, add it now and allow it to bubble away.

Step 4

Instruction

Stir in the garlic and orzo. Cook for 1 minute more, then add a third of the hot stock. Bring to the boil and give it a good stir. Lower the heat until the orzotto is gently bubbling away, then pour in the remaining stock.

Step 5

Instruction

Simmer the orzotto for 10-12 mins, stirring every now and then to make sure it is not catching on the bottom of the pan. TIP: The orzotto is ready when the stock has been absorbed and the grains have a little bite to them. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle.

Step 6

Instruction

Remove the orzotto from the heat when it is ready and stir in the chives, hard Italian cheese and a little squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and add salt, pepper or more lemon juice to taste. Dress the rocket with a squeeze of lemon juice and a glug of oil. Spoon the orzotto into deep bowls and serve with the rocket on top. Enjoy!

Difficulty

Totally Doable (Level 2)

Nutrition

Item	Amount	Unit
Calories	1220	kcal
Protein	80	g

Allergens

Gluten, Milk