Chicken and Green Pea Risotto with Miso Cream

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A Colorful Nutritious Risotto Where Miso Makes All The Difference!
A creamy risotto that feels both nourishing and refined — tender chicken, silky rice, and the gentle warmth of miso come together in perfect harmony.
Lean yet full of flavor, the chicken brings depth and comfort, while the miso lends a delicate saltiness that lingers softly on the palate.
Bright green peas add a touch of freshness and color, bringing the dish to life with their vivid charm.
chicken and green pea risotto with miso cream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 piece (300g/11oz) Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Green peas (shelled)
  • A pinch Salt
  • A pinch Black pepper

《A》

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 Onion (coarsely chopped)
  • 3/4 cup Rice

《B》

  • 3 tbsp SAVOURY WHITE MISO
  • 4 cups Hot water

Nutrition Facts

Calories・118kcalCarbohydrates・16gProtein・4gFat・5gSaturated Fat・1gPolyunsaturated Fat・1gMonounsaturated Fat・3gTrans Fat・0.01gCholesterol・0.1mgSodium・520mgPotassium・142mgFiber・3gSugar・5gVitamin A・289IUVitamin C・16mgCalcium・35mgIron・1mg

Instructions

  • Prepare the peas by removing them from their pods. Coarsely chop the onion.
  • In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the diced chicken breast for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add all ingredients marked 《A》 and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until the rice turns translucent.
  • Gradually add 《B》 — the miso dissolved in hot water — one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be fully absorbed each time. Continue for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken and green peas to the pan and heat for another 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve warm.

Product used in this recipe

Savory White Miso

Savoury White Miso
300 g

Our Savory White Miso is yellow in color, and gives excellent balance of refreshing aroma and umami. Typical Shinshu Miso style packed in 300g-tub for ease of use. Most versatile among Hikari Miso offerings to match with any cooking.

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.

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