Name: Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, diced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1 cup white wine; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

This creamy and hearty chicken and mushroom risotto is a perfect comforting dinner, made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, savory broth. The rice is cooked slowly in a mix of chicken stock and white wine, absorbing all the flavors. The addition of Parmesan adds a luscious creaminess. It’s the ideal dish for a cozy evening or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use Arborio rice for that signature creamy texture.
Stir the rice frequently for even cooking and a creamy finish.
For extra flavor, sauté the mushrooms until golden before adding them to the risotto.

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

A creamy, savory chicken and mushroom risotto that's rich, comforting, and perfect for a cozy dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, diced
1 cup Arborio rice
1 cup white wine
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, then add the mushrooms and cook until golden.
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Add white wine and cook until mostly absorbed.
Gradually add chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the rice is creamy and tender.
Return chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Notes

For a richer dish, you can replace some of the chicken stock with heavy cream. Make sure to stir constantly while adding liquid for the best creamy texture.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 434Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 82mgSodium 652mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 30g

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