A high protein, creamy Chicken & Mushroom Risotto packed full of mushrooms, pinto and cannellini beans that is sure to leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Finished with a dash of crème fraiche and Italian cheese, this is the perfect dish for those looking for a luxurious dinner loaded with nutrients.
Chicken is a great source of lean, low-fat high quality protein and contains all the amino acids essential for amino acids. This helps with muscle growth and development and maintaining a healthy body weight.
Both cannellini and pinto beans are rich in antioxidants that can help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals. Pinto beans add a nutty, earthy flavour to this dish while also being loaded with nutrients. Cannellini beans are high in fibre while also containing vitamin C and magnesium, a mineral that helps our muscles to function properly.
Button mushrooms not only give this dish an amazing flavour but also contain a modest amount of fibre and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a number of B vitamins such as folate.
Ingredients
Arborio Rice (35%), Water (15%), Button Mushrooms (14%), Chicken Breast (11%), Pinto Beans (5%), Cannellini Beans (5%), Crème Fraiche (Milk, Cream (milk), Milk Solids, Corn Starch, Preservative, Lactic Culture (Milk)) (5%), Vegetarian Hard Cheese (3%), Tarragon (2%), Onions (2%), Single Cream (1%), Fresh Garlic (1%), Butter Salted (1%), Olive Oil
Allergens
Milk
Storing Instructions
Keep refrigerated under 5 degrees Celsius at all times and consume by the date shown. Suitable for freezing before use by date shown. Consume within 3 months from date of freezing.
Cooking Instructions
Microwave
Gently pierce film once. Heat in a microwave (900w) for 4-5 mins or until piping hot. Use extreme caution when hot.
Oven
Preheat oven at 150 degrees celsius (Fan Assisted) or Gas Mark 3. Do not pierce film. Place in centre of oven for 15 - 20 mins or until piping hot. Use extreme caution when hot.
Nutrition Benefit
Low SaltReducing consumption of salt contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
High in ProteinProtein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle mass. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Mineral Benefits
Source of SodiumSodium contributes to the balancing of fluids in the body. Needed for muscle contractions and helps send nerve impulses.
Source of PhosphorusPhosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin Benefits
Source of NiacinNiacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Source of Pantothenic AcidPantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and normal mental performance.
Source of FolateFolate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy and normal homocysteine metabolism, normal function of the immune system and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
