Chicken Risotto
A creamy and flavorful Italian dish combining tender chicken, Arborio rice, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts (diced into bite-size pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (warmed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, cook chicken until golden, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add rice and cook until edges are translucent, then deglaze with a small amount of broth.
- Gradually add remaining broth, stirring until absorbed, then stir in cooked chicken, Parmesan, and butter. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.