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No Stir Easy Oven Baked Risotto
A simple covered oven risotto with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and optional shredded chicken.
From YouTube · Apr 21, 2026
A simple covered oven risotto with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and optional shredded chicken.
40 min
Cook time
4 servings
Yield
Ingredients
8 ingredients- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Method
8 steps- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine rice and broth in an oven-safe dish.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from oven and stir in shredded mozzarella and chicken if using.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.
- Serve warm.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Cover the dish tightly to retain steam.
- Use Arborio rice.
- Stir in the mozzarella only after baking.
- Add only fully cooked chicken.
Equipment
- Oven-safe casserole dish
- Aluminium foil
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Storage
Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days and reheat until piping hot.
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