Lemon & Thyme Chicken Risotto

What is it?

Arborio rice forms the base here, cooked with chicken breast, lemon zest and fresh thyme in a creamy risotto-style sauce. Frozen in a ready meal format, it’s meant to be heated through from frozen until the rice is tender and the sauce loosens up. Within Sainsbury’s frozen meals range, it sits closer to the lighter chicken dishes than the more heavily sauced pasta bakes. The lemon brings a citrus note, while thyme adds a herbal edge, and the chicken stays in small pieces rather than large chunks.