Creamy Pumpkin Risottowith Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 hr
- Serves 4
- 21 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 40 to cook. A comforting, creamy pumpkin risotto paired with honey‑glazed chicken thighs and tender broccoli. The sweet pumpkin and aromatic spices give the risotto a rich flavor, while the baked chicken adds a savory, caramelized finish. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels both elegant and home‑cooked.
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Method
Risotto
Melt butter in a pot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add sliced leeks and garlic, cook for another minute.
Stir in the diced pumpkin and cook briefly.
Add the Carnaroli rice and toast for 2 minutes, then pour in the water.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is al dente (about 15–18 minutes).
Stir in the cooking cream, grated Reggianito cheese, nutmeg, cinnamon, and season with salt and pepper.
Baked chicken
Preheat the oven to 400°F (390°F).
Place chicken thighs on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
Brush the thighs with honey and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
During the last 10 minutes of baking, add pumpkin slices to the tray to roast alongside the chicken.
Serve the creamy pumpkin risotto topped with the roasted pumpkin slices and a side of pre‑cooked broccoli.
Tips while you cook
- Toast the rice briefly
- Stir the Carnaroli rice constantly while toasting for 2 minutes.
- Add pumpkin slices late
- Place the pumpkin slices on the tray during the last 10 minutes of the chicken bake.
- Stir risotto frequently
- Keep stirring the risotto.
- Season before honey glaze
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin before brushing with honey.
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