Chicken & Mushroom Risotto

What is it?

Arborio rice, stock, onion and cheese form the base of this creamy risotto, with chicken pieces and mushrooms folded through, then frozen in a single-serve tray. Chef-prepared in a commercial kitchen, the rice is cooked to a softer, saucier texture rather than the firmer, separated grain you get in many mass-produced meals. Gradual stock absorption and steady stirring give it a stove-top character, then quick freezing holds that texture. It's a heat-and-eat bowl, with the chicken and mushrooms distributed through the rice rather than served as a separate topping.