Mushroom and Chicken Risotto
This creamy and flavorful mushroom and chicken risotto is a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Arborio rice - 1 1/2 cups
- Mushrooms - 8 oz, sliced
- Chicken breast - 2, boneless and skinless, cut into small pieces
Let's Get Started
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the oil and butter.
- Pour in the white wine and cook until it is absorbed by the rice.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
- Continue adding the broth and stirring until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken pieces and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the mushroom and chicken risotto hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g