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Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach

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During hectic weeknights, you should make this creamy risotto with chicken and spinach.  It uses a rotisserie chicken, which makes this recipe even easier to make.  It takes only about 30 minutes to throw together and cook –  yum!  This recipe is 10 Freestyle points per serving on WW.

An image of the Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach recipe in the dutch oven. You can see the risotto, chicken and spinach clearly in this close up image.

Do you have any specific foods that you love and thought you couldn’t eat on your weight loss journey?  What I personally love about WW is that you can honestly eat almost anything as long as it’s tracked. 

The program helps you actually live your life and eat the foods you love.  So you can eat those yummy favorites — just make sure you track it.

If there is one thing I love and must have, it’s creamy foods.  I can’t not eat them…it’s just a fact.  I love trying to lighten up some of my favorite recipes, and that includes risotto.  Risotto that is so creamy, yet filling, is wonderful.

An overhead image of the Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach recipe in a fun bowl. You can see a spoon, white potholder and decorative jar in the image.

And this risotto is so easy to make!  All you need is a rotisserie chicken and some spinach (and Parmesan cheese, of course) and you have yourself a pretty easy meal.

To make this Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach recipe:

In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil to medium heat.  Add the mushrooms and garlic.  Cook for about 8 minutes or until the mushrooms start to release their juices.  Stir in the rice and white wine.  Continue to cook while adding in the chicken stock.

Once the stock is added in, simmer for about 18-20 minutes uncovered until the rice is tender.  Add the cooked chicken, spinach and cheese.  Season with salt and pepper.

A close up image of the Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach recipe in a fun bowl. You can see a white potholder and decorative jar in the image.

Just because something is creamy doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed or fit into your healthy lifestyle goals.  You can make this recipe work, which is amazing.  So enjoy those creamy meals (within reason) and live your life!

Have you ever tried to make risotto before? 

An image of the Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach recipe in the dutch oven. You can see the risotto, chicken and spinach clearly in this close up image.

Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach

This recipe is 10 Freestyle points per serving, 1 cup.
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Dash of Herbs

Ingredients

  • 1 cooked Rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 8oz container mushrooms sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 cups baby spinach torn
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil to medium heat.  Add the mushrooms and garlic.  Cook for about 8 minutes or until the mushrooms start to release their juices.  Stir in the rice and white wine.  Continue to cook while adding in the chicken stock.
  • Once the stock is added in, simmer for about 18-20 minutes uncovered until the rice is tender.  Add the cooked chicken, spinach and cheese.  Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Spinach
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 Calories from Fat 159
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.7g27%
Saturated Fat 5.4g34%
Cholesterol 72.8mg24%
Sodium 187.3mg8%
Carbohydrates 27.1g9%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 0.8g1%
Protein 24.6g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Thank you so much! It’s so easy and delicious!

  2. Dishes Delish says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    This dish looks fabulous! So creamy and yummy!

  3. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    June 8, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    I know that one cup doesn’t seem like much, but it really is! Especially if you add a salad or something on the side too. And I’m SO happy that you loved it! Anything cheesy is delicious – let’s be honest. YAH!

  4. Dana Hill says

    June 8, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    Made this last night, a half batch since it’s just hubby and me. Paired it with a big batch of roasted broccoli. and know what? One cup WAS enough! Don’t think hubby was impressed (but I expected that, he’s not a fan of mushrooms or spinach!). I found it amazing.

  5. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    June 8, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Salads and veggies are always great side dishes. Yum!

  6. Dana Hill says

    June 6, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    I like the salad idea. Or some more veggies on the side, a big bowl of steamed broccoli or squash! Thanks!!

  7. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    June 6, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Oh you can definitely make this and you would be surprised at how filling this is. But I understand if you are worried about it – it would be an indulgence and maybe use some weeklies if you feel the need for more than one cup. If you paired it with a salad, that might help too.

  8. Dana Hill says

    June 6, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I love this idea and would love to make it… but I don’t think one cup would be enough for me… and I couldn’t afford the points for more than one cup. 🙁

  9. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    June 5, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks! I hope you love it too. It’s so delicious and easy to make.

  10. Mary Sue Somyak says

    June 5, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Yum! Totally making this next week! Thanks for sharing!

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