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Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto

Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto
HelloFreshPoultry
✓ Available this week · Sep 7 to Sep 13, 2026
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⏱ ~10 min  ·  🍽 2 servings  ·  📊 Medium  ·  💰 $9-$12/serving
✓ High protein
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories920
Total Fat43g
Total Carbohydrate85g
Dietary Fiber6g
Protein37g
Sodium1600mg
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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MealFan's take
Solid choice
A mid priced poultry that 13% heavier than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 41th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein4/5
Lightness1/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Poultry lovers
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📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
41th pctl
More total protein than 41% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4g /100cal
More protein per calorie than 25% of meals
Protein value
$0.24 /g protein
At $9.00 a serving. Services we track run $0.16 to $1.19 per gram of protein
vs Poultry average
13% heavier
This920
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein ›✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens are not itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ Pork-free
Details are sourced from the meal provider and can change between weeks. Facilities are not certified allergen free and trace cross contact is possible. If you have a serious allergy, always confirm against the package label.
Ingredients
Italian Chicken Sausage Mix
Zucchini
Peas
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Lemon
Parmesan Cheese
Arborio Rice
Shallot
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
How to make it
1
Step 1
Remove sausage* from casing if necessary; discard casing.Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.Turn off heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate, keeping as much oil in pan as possible.
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Trim zucchini; grate on the largest holes of a box grater. Zest and quarter lemon.In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates; bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. (You’ll use the simmering stock in Step 4.)
3
Step 3
Melt 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for sausage over medium heat. Add shallot and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
4
Step 4
Add rice and 1 cup simmering stock to pan with shallot and zucchini; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock, adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed, until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid.
5
Step 5
Once risotto is done, stir in sausage, peas, half the Parmesan, 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings), and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season generously with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Divide risotto between bowls. Top with lemon zest and remaining Parmesan. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Brand
HelloFresh
Category
Poultry
Difficulty
Medium
Price / serving
$9-$12/serving

Nutrition Per Serving

920
kcal
Calories
37
grams
Protein
85
grams
Carbs
43
grams
Fat
6
grams
Fiber
1600
mg
Sodium

Dietary Info

Easy PrepPork-free

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Ingredients

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Italian Chicken Sausage Mix
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Zucchini
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Peas
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Chicken Stock Concentrate
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Lemon
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Parmesan Cheese
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Arborio Rice
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Shallot
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Butter
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Salt
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Black Pepper
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Olive Oil

How to Make It

1

Step 1

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Remove sausage* from casing if necessary; discard casing.Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.Turn off heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate, keeping as much oil in pan as possible.

2

Step 2

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Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Trim zucchini; grate on the largest holes of a box grater. Zest and quarter lemon.In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water (7 cups for 4 servings) and stock concentrates; bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. (You’ll use the simmering stock in Step 4.)

3

Step 3

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Melt 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for sausage over medium heat. Add shallot and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.

4

Step 4

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Add rice and 1 cup simmering stock to pan with shallot and zucchini; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock, adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed, until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid.

5

Step 5

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Once risotto is done, stir in sausage, peas, half the Parmesan, 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings), and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season generously with salt and pepper.

6

Step 6

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Divide risotto between bowls. Top with lemon zest and remaining Parmesan. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

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HelloFresh puts Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto with HelloFresh's Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto: 920 calories, 37g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. on the menu as a prepared dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook. At 920 calories per serving and 37 g of protein, the numbers fit most balanced eating frameworks without adjustment.

Risotto is an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish or vegetables. [1]

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Daily calorie contribution46% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
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Vegans
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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto?

Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto contains 920 calories and 37 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Chicken Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto: 920 calories, 37g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..

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Protein ranking

37 grams of protein per serving, compared with 6,703 meals across 28 brands.

Across all brands

#3,081 of 6,703

More protein than 51% of meals

51%

Within HelloFresh

#671 of 1,185

More protein than 40% of HelloFresh meals

40%

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