4.9 from 48 votes
Easy Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom risotto doesn't have to be complicated. If you can stir, you can make a delicious mushroom risotto that the whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds white or cremini mushrooms
- 2 large shallots
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice 2 pounds white or cremini mushrooms into thin slices, 1/8-inch or less. Set aside and finely mince 2 large shallots.
- In a medium-size saucepan, bring 6 cups chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and keep at a simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat. Add in the mushrooms, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook until nicely browned, 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove them from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Without cleaning out the skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shallots in the oil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously, and then add in 1 1/2 cups arborio riceToast the rice in the olive oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden, stirring continuously.
- Use a ladle to transfer 1 cup of the simmering chicken broth in with the rice, stirring constantly. Once the rice absorbs all of the liquid, reduce the heat to medium and continue adding in broth 1/2 cup at a time until all 6 cups of the chicken broth have been added in and absorbed. Stirring consistently will help the rice cook evenly. It should take about 30 minutes to add the entire 6 cups of chicken broth.
- Once all the liquid has been used, stir in the mushrooms, 4 tablespoons salted butter, and 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Taste, and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Don't have shallots? You can replace the shallots in this recipe with 1/2 cup of minced white onion.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1219mg
(51%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
20.3mg
(23%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1219mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20.3mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.