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Nutrition per serving
Protein23% · 61g
Carbs30% · 80g
Fat47% · 56g
3g
Fiber
1320mg
Sodium
5.5g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
94th pctl
More protein than 94% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.5g /100cal
Leaner than 70% of meals
vs Poultry average
37% heavier
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Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Chicken Breast
Vidalia Onion Paste
White Cheddar Cheese
Cream Sauce Base
Broccoli
Arborio Rice
Crispy Fried Onions
Scallions
Salt
Cooking Oil
Butter
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings), bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
2
While broccoli roasts, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add rice and stir until evenly coated, 15-20 seconds.Carefully add 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has 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 water. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base, Vidalia onion paste, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-4 minutes more.
3
Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in broccoli, white cheddar, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: Risotto should be a little loose and saucy right before serving; it will thicken as it cools. If too thick, stir in water 1 TBSP at a time.
4
Divide risotto between bowls; top with yellow cheddar, crispy fried onions, and scallion greens. Serve.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings), bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
2
Step 2
While broccoli roasts, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add rice and stir until evenly coated, 15-20 seconds.Carefully add 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining water—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has 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 water. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base, Vidalia onion paste, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-4 minutes more.
3
Step 3
Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in broccoli, white cheddar, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: Risotto should be a little loose and saucy right before serving; it will thicken as it cools. If too thick, stir in water 1 TBSP at a time.
4
Step 4
Divide risotto between bowls; top with yellow cheddar, crispy fried onions, and scallion greens. Serve.
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Among the prepared dishes in 's lineup, Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Risotto with HelloFresh's Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Risotto: 1110 calories, 61g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. is one of the more straightforward options to prepare. It comes in at 1110 calories per serving, with 61g protein, enough to cover roughly 56 percent of a 2,000 calorie day.
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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Nutrition per serving
1110Calories
61gProtein
80gCarbs
56gFat
3gFiber
1320mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution56% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Risotto?
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Risotto contains 1110 calories and 61 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Risotto: 1110 calories, 61g protein. Poultry meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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