I was browsing through an old edition of Cooking Light that I had and saw a recipe for risotto. I thought, “I’m going to turn this into an Instant Pot meal.” In the magazine, they had this as the main dish, I like risotto as more of a side dish at about 1/2 cup per person. It’s a little pricey at 5 points per serving but it’s a great treat. Risotto is so creamy and delicious. You are going to love Instant Pot White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto.

Servings: 8
Weight Watchers Points: 5

Instant Pot White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto

My son and husband loved it. It tastes very much like a loaded baked potato, except it was creamy like risotto. It makes the perfect side dish to a chicken breast that has 0 points so you have room for the 5 point risotto. Everything cooks in the pot so clean up is easy as well.

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Instant Pot White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto

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Serves: 8 Weight Watchers Points: 5

Author: SkinnyMeRecipes.com

Recipe type: Italian

Cuisine: Side Dish

Serves: 8

Ingredients

2 bacon slices, diced
1¼ cups onion, diced
1 cup Arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas
2 fresh thyme sprigs
¼ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper
¾ cup white cheddar, shredded
¼ cup green onions, sliced

Directions

Set the Instant Pot on Saute/More. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, for approximately 5 minutes until crispy.
Remove from Instant Pot and set aside.
Add onion to the Instant Pot. Saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add rice, stir to combine with the onions.
Pour in the wine and continue cooking to deglaze the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until evaporated.
Mix in chicken broth, frozen peas, thyme sprigs, salt and pepper.
Seal the Instant Pot. Set on Manual / High Pressure for 9 minutes. Quick release when done.
Remove the thyme stems. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
Top with a sprinkle of bacon and green onions.