Chicken Risotto

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • resting

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    38 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Risotto

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You'll love this quick & easy chicken risotto recipe. This simple chicken parmesan risotto recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and the everyone loves it.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts diced into bite-size pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth warmed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, and cook the onions until they're translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for about 2 minutes until the edges of the grains start to turn translucent.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the warm chicken broth to the pan to deglaze it, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Continue to add the remaining chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until each addition is almost fully absorbed before adding the next ladleful.
  7. Once the rice is al dente and creamy (you may not need all the broth), stir in the cooked chicken to warm it through.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until the risotto is creamy and rich.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve the risotto garnished with chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy!  

Notes

  • Use a wide, shallow pan to help the rice cook evenly and absorb the liquid better.
  • The key to creamy risotto is constant stirring, which releases the rice's starches.
  • Arborio rice is traditional for risotto because of its high starch content, which contributes to the dish's creaminess.
  • Always heat your broth before adding it to the rice to help maintain the cooking temperature.
  • Adjust the liquid amount as needed; the risotto should be moist but not soupy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 1333mg (56%) Potassium 561mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 323IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 1333mg 56%
Potassium 561mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 323IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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