Description
Tender chicken steaks and crispy salami bring bold flavor to this creamy tomato Parmesan risoni—comfort food magic made in just one pot! #OnePotMeal #ChickenRisoni #EasyDinner #ComfortFood
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 100g (3 oz) salami stick, sliced and chopped into batons
- 2 large chicken breasts (2 x 250g / 8 oz), halved horizontally into 4 thin steaks
Chicken Spice Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sage powder (optional)
Creamy Tomato Parmesan Risoni
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked risoni/orzo
- 400g (14 oz) canned chickpeas, drained
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (or low-fat cream)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 150g (5 oz) baby spinach (or 4 cups kale pieces)
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Crisp the salami: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add salami batons and cook until browned and crispy. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken steaks with the spice mix. In the same pot, cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and onion to the pot and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in white wine (if using), scraping up any bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for 1–2 minutes.
- Simmer the risoni: Stir in tomato paste, risoni, chickpeas, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until risoni is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add creamy elements: Stir in cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), and the cooked chicken. Let cook for a few more minutes until spinach is wilted and the dish is warmed through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with crispy salami and chopped basil just before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Substitute salami with pancetta or bacon for a twist.
- Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg