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Chicken & Pumpkin Risotto
Chicken & Pumpkin Risotto – Keto Cauli Rice Frozen Meal NZ
The Chicken & Pumpkin Risotto from Meal Box is a delicious keto twist on a classic rice risotto — cauliflower rice, tender chicken, sweet pumpkin and parmesan combined into a creamy, low-carb frozen meal that tastes just as good as the original. Rich, satisfying and ready in minutes from your freezer.
What Makes This Dish Special?
This is clever keto cooking at its best. Cauliflower rice replaces arborio rice to create a lighter, low-carb base that soaks up all the creamy pumpkin and parmesan flavours beautifully. Sweet pumpkin adds natural warmth and depth. Parmesan brings that classic risotto richness. And tender chicken makes it a complete, protein-packed meal in one.
Why You'll Love It
- 🍗 Tender chicken – Generous, protein-rich and perfectly cooked
- 🎃 Sweet pumpkin – Natural warmth and depth in every bite
- 🥦 Cauliflower rice – A low-carb risotto base that delivers on texture
- 🧀 Parmesan – Classic risotto richness without the carbs
- 🥗 Keto, Protein+ & Low-Cal – A triple-threat frozen meal for any lifestyle
- ❄️ Delivered frozen – Heat and enjoy in minutes, no cooking required
- 💰 Great value at $15.99 – Keto risotto comfort food for under $16
Order one-off or subscribe and save 10% on all recurring orders — the easiest way to keep your freezer stocked with chef-prepared keto frozen meals delivered to your door across New Zealand.
Ingredients
Cauliflower (30%), Pumpkin (24%), Chicken (24%),
Onions, Cream (Milk, Thickener (1442), Vegetable Gums (460, 466, 407),
Maltodextrin, Emulsifier (471), Cheese (Milk, Salt, Anti-caking agent
(460), Preservative (200)), Parmesan Cheese (Milk), Cream Cheese (Milk,
salts (450, 452, 451, 339), stabiliser (401, 407, 508), Spinach, Butter (Milk),
Garlic, Food acid (260, 270), Vegetable gum (415), Preservative (202, 211),
Parsley
Nutrition
Per Serve 300g
- Energy: 226.71 kcal
- Protein: 19.95 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.82 g
- Sugars: 5.73 g
- Total Fat: 11.28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.05 g
- Sodium: 766.44 mg
Allergens: Milk
Meat Origin: Aotearoa, NZ
Product information
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- 💳 Step 4 – Checkout – Pay securely and leave the rest to us
- ❄️ Step 5 – Receive & enjoy – Your frozen meals arrive chilled and ready for the freezer
Why Choose Meal Box?
Understanding how Meal Box works makes it clear why thousands of New Zealanders choose us every week.
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- 📦 Order processing – We ship the next working day after your order is placed
- 🚚 Shipping days – Monday to Thursday only
- 📅 Friday orders – Sent the following Monday
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- 📧 Tracking – Emailed automatically once your order is dispatched
- ⏱️ Delivery time – Allow up to 2 working days within New Zealand
- ❄️ Frozen delivery – Meals are shipped frozen and arrive overnight in most cases
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- 🟢 North Island Standard Shipping – $14.99 NZD
- 🔵 South Island Standard Shipping – $29.99 NZD
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- 📞 Phone – 0800 002 918
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Meal Box FAQ – Common Questions
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How do I reheat my meals? All meals are pre-cooked and simply need reheating from frozen or defrosted — microwave or oven both work. Allow 2–5 minutes in the microwave depending on its strength.
How long do meals stay fresh? Keep meals in the freezer until the best before date on the packaging. Once thawed eat within 4 days.
Shipping & Payment FAQ
- 🚚 North Island shipping – $14.99 per delivery
- 🚚 South Island shipping – $29.99 per delivery
- 🌏 NZ wide delivery – Including rural addresses
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- 3️⃣ One-off or subscribe – Save 10% on recurring orders
- 4️⃣ Checkout – We prepare, cook and dispatch the next available work day
- 5️⃣ Receive & enjoy – Arrives chilled, goes straight in the freezer
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