Creamy One-Pot Risotto-Style Jambalaya with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
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A delicious creamy risotto-style dish featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in paprika and Arborio rice, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Once the rice is creamy and cooked through, stir in the chicken ham and peas.
- Mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg