Creamy Risoni with Chicken, Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach

Prep time: 20 minutes 

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

• 6-8 chicken tenderloins (approx. 700g)

• 1 tablespoon plain flour

• 1 tablespoon lemon & herb seasoning

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 brown onion, finely diced 

• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced

• 1 large zucchini, finely diced

• 1 cup risoni

• 1.5 cups chicken stock

• Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base  

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 cup grated parmesan

• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1 large lemon, juiced

• 1 cup parsley, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Lay out cherry tomatoes onto a roasting dish. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season well. Roast in the oven for 20-30 mins, until soft and juicy.

2. Meanwhile, mix together the lemon & herb seasoning and the plain flour. Rub the mix all over the chicken tenderloins. Preheat a large cast iron fry pan or shallow casserole pan onto medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook each side of the chicken tenderloins for about 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Add butter to the same pan. Then add onion, cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Then the garlic and stir through. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Then add the risoni and chicken stock. Mix well and bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes. Add the Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base and mustard and still through. Then add the grated parmesan. Cook gently for about 2-3 mins, until the sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat, add the spinach leaves and mix then through, then add the fresh lemon juice. Return the chicken tenderloins back to the pan. Then scatter over the roasted cherry tomatoes and parsley.