Low Carb Chicken Pesto Risotto

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Servings

Calories

310

This Low Carb Chicken Pesto Risotto is creamy, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying — without the carb load. Qetoe Low Carb Rice absorbs the pesto and parmesan base beautifully for a high-protein, flavour-packed meal ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 packets Qetoe Low Carb Rice
• 300 g cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 tbsp basil pesto
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 cup baby spinach
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Extra basil or parmesan, to serve

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Directions

Prepare Qetoe Rice by covering both packets with boiling water and letting sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the shredded chicken and warm through.
Stir in the Qetoe Rice, then pour in the chicken stock. Stir for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
Add pesto, parmesan, and baby spinach. Stir until spinach wilts and the risotto becomes silky.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with extra parmesan or basil.