Description

This creamy risotto combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and velvety rice for a comforting meal. Inspired by classic chicken and mushroom soups, it’s balanced, hearty, and perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup white mushrooms sliced

1 cup arborio rice

1 cup light cream

3 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and heat olive oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat

2. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through then remove and set aside

3. Add onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant

4. Add mushrooms and cook until soft and lightly browned

5. Stir in arborio rice and cook for 1 minute to toast

6. Add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed

7. Once rice is tender and creamy, stir in light cream and parmesan cheese

8. Slice the cooked chicken and nestle into the risotto, stirring gently to coat

9. Sprinkle parsley over the top and adjust seasoning before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

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