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Oven-Baked Chicken, Bacon, White Wine & Mushroom Risotto
Oven-Baked Chicken, Bacon, White Wine & Mushroom Risotto

Oven-Baked Chicken, Bacon, White Wine & Mushroom Risotto

with Rocket Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 11, 2025

Love risottos, but wish there was no stirring involved? This Oven-Baked Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Risotto is a simplified version of the traditional risotto, baking in the oven instead to absorb all the stock and flavours.

Tags:
High Protein
Allergens:
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Onion

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

90 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

120 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

175 grams

Risotto Rice

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

1 sachet(s)

White Wine Stock Powder

(May contain traces of: Mustard, Soya, Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Milk)

½ unit(s)

Lemon

40 grams

Wild Rocket

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

600 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

1 tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3264 kJ
Energy (kcal)780 kcal
Fat21.6 g
of which saturates8 g
Carbohydrate83.8 g
of which sugars8.1 g
Dietary Fibre5.2 g
Protein52.8 g
Salt4.1 g
Potassium161.8 mg
Calcium64.2 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Kettle
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Lid
Bowl
Zester

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle. 

Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

If you prefer hob cooking your risotto, skip the oven and just use a normal pan.

Get Cooking
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium-high heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the onion, bacon lardons and mushrooms. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.

Fry Time
3

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and the lardons are browned, 5-7 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook lardons thoroughly. 

Stir in the garlic, then cook until the garlic is fragrant, 1 min.

Risotto Time
4

Stir the diced chicken and risotto rice into the pan and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh.

Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount), mixed herbs and white wine stock powder. Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.

For hob cooking, pour in 2p: 800ml, 3p: 1200ml, 4p: 1600ml of boiled water a third at a time, stirring each time until the stock has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

Dress the Rocket Salad
5

Meanwhile, zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount).

In a large bowl, combine a squeeze of lemon juice with the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.

Just before serving, add the rocket, then toss to coat in the dressing.

Season and Serve
6

When the risotto's ready, remove from the oven. Stir in a knob of butter (if you have any) and three quarters of the hard Italian style cheese. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto to your desired consistency.

Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Serve your chicken, bacon and mushroom risotto topped with the rocket salad and remaining cheese.

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