Chicken, Spinach and Leek Risotto
Chicken, Spinach and Leek Risotto is a creamy Italian-style main course where tender chicken, sweet leeks and fresh baby spinach blend into perfectly cooked risotto rice. The Thermomix TM7 chops the vegetables, weighs every ingredient and stirs the risotto automatically, so you get restaurant-quality creaminess without standing at the hob stirring constantly.
About this recipe
Chicken, Spinach and Leek Risotto Thermomix TM7 recipes bring genuine Italian comfort food to your table with a fraction of the usual effort. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat? This all-in-one kitchen machine takes charge of the chopping, weighing and constant stirring that normally keeps you chained to the hob. The leeks and garlic are finely chopped in seconds, the risotto rice is weighed straight into the mixing bowl, and the gentle reverse stirring releases the rice's natural starches for that signature creamy texture. Homemade chicken stock paste gives the dish a deep, savoury backbone, while fresh baby spinach wilts in at the end for colour and freshness. Tender chicken breast and generous grated Parmesan make this a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you cook for family on a Tuesday or host friends at the weekend, this Thermomix risotto delivers consistent, silky results every single time you make it.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken breasts into even, bite-sized pieces before adding them so they cook at the same rate as the risotto rice and stay juicy rather than dry.
- Taste the rice just before serving: if you prefer a looser risotto, simply add a splash of hot water and let the Thermomix stir it in for a creamier restaurant-style consistency.
- Stir the Parmesan and baby spinach in at the very end with the blades off; the residual heat wilts the spinach perfectly and keeps its fresh green colour vibrant for serving.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken with fried mushrooms or roasted butternut squash and use vegetable stock paste instead of chicken stock paste; the Parmesan, leeks and spinach keep the risotto just as creamy and satisfying.
- Festive variation: add crispy pancetta or smoked bacon bits on top and finish with truffle oil and extra shaved Parmesan for an elegant dinner-party risotto that still cooks hands-free in the TM7.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The Thermomix weighs the risotto rice and stock paste directly in the bowl, ensuring ideal ratios for creamy rice. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops leeks and garlic cloves uniformly in seconds, releasing their sweetness without tears or board work. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix heats and stirs the risotto rice automatically, so no constant manual stirring is needed. [Heating]. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle cooking - The TM7 grates Parmesan finely while the rice rests, giving the risotto a silky, restaurant-style finish. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- All-in-one versatility - The Thermomix blends wine, oil and stock into the rice seamlessly for even flavour in one bowl. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic cloves
- leeks
- olive oil
- risotto rice
- white wine
- chicken breasts
- water
- chicken stock paste, homemade
- fresh thyme