Indulge in Italian Grilled Chicken with Spinach Orzo + Classic Carnaroli

Rich Parmesan risotto served with tender grilled chicken, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Indulge in Italian Grilled Chicken with Spinach Orzo + Classic Carnaroli

Rich Parmesan risotto served with tender grilled chicken, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Serves 2

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts (grilled as before with olive oil, lemon, garlic, herbs)	2
Carnaroli Rice	1 cup
Warm Chicken Broth (kept on low heat)	3 cups
Onion or Shallot, finely chopped	1 small
Garlic, minced	2 cloves
Olive Oil or Butter	2 tbsp
White Wine (optional)	½ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated	½ cup
Spinach, roughly chopped	2 cups
Salt & Pepper

Cooking Method

Step 01	Grill the Chicken: Season with olive oil, garlic, lemon, Italian herbs, salt & pepper. Grill until golden, let rest, then slice.
Step 02	Cook the Risotto: Heat olive oil/butter in a pan, sauté onion & garlic until soft. Add Carnaroli rice, toast for 1–2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine (optional). Gradually add warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding the next. Continue 18–20 minutes until creamy and al dente.
Step 03	Finish the Risotto: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add Parmesan, adjust seasoning.
Step 04	Assemble: Plate the risotto, top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon zest.

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