Description
Comfort meets elegance in this one-pot chicken risoni with crispy salami, blending Mediterranean flavors into a hearty meal. Creamy pasta, golden salami bits, and tender chicken create a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 100 grams (3 ounces) salami stick
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon cooking salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sage powder
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 1 1/4 cups risoni/orzo, uncooked
- 400 grams (14 ounces) canned chickpeas, drained
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 150 grams (5 ounces) baby spinach or kale pieces
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Liquids and Dairy:
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 3/4 cup thickened/heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped basil
Instructions
- Craft a zesty spice blend by combining selected seasonings, then generously coat chicken pieces on both surfaces with the aromatic mixture.
- Render salami into crisp, golden morsels by sizzling in olive oil over medium-high heat for approximately 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Transfer to a side plate while preserving the rendered fat.
- Utilize the same pan to sear chicken, achieving a deep golden exterior and ensuring thorough internal cooking for roughly 3 minutes per side. Temporarily remove and shield with aluminum foil.
- Soften aromatics by gently sweating garlic and onion until translucent, then deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing rapid reduction until minimal liquid remains.
- Incorporate tomato paste, stirring to develop rich flavors. Introduce risoni, chickpeas, chicken stock, and season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Initiate simmering process, cooking risoni for 8 minutes with occasional stirring. Gradually reduce heat as mixture thickens and absorbs liquid.
- Enrich the dish by folding in cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, allowing greens to wilt and ingredients to harmonize.
- Slice chicken into substantial portions. Plate risoni, crown with chicken slices, scatter crispy salami, sprinkle additional parmesan, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the chicken cooking time based on the thickness of the pieces to ensure even cooking without drying out the meat.
- Toast the risoni briefly before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent clumping.
- Substitute salami with crispy pancetta or bacon for different flavor variations if desired.
- Use gluten-free risoni or orzo for a celiac-friendly version of this one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg