Chicken & Bacon Risotto Recipe | Slimming World Friendly

A creamy and delicious Slimming World friendly risotto recipe! A delicious recipe that's perfect for calorie counting or low-calorie meals.

I love a good risotto, and once I learnt how to make one properly, there's not looking back!

With risotto, you can add in or remove as many flavours as you like. This is chicken, bacon and mushroom, but you could leave the meat out to make this vegetarian if required.

This slimming friendly version is syn free, simple to make, and very tasty!

My Tips for the best risotto

1. Choose arborio rice. This will absorb the stock well, giving you that lovely thick, velvety texture.

2. Do not wash your rice before you use it. This removes the starch, which is actually required to help create a smooth texture.

3. Cook your risotto on a low, simmering heat and add the stock gradually, one ladle at a time. This gives the rice time to fully absorb the liquid and flavours.

4. Don't rush! Rushing your risotto will only ruin its texture.

5. Keep your attention fully on your risotto, and don’t let it simmer unattended. Check and stir often to prevent it from drying out or sticking to the bottom of the pan.