Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Herbed butter (such as rosemary or thyme-infused)
- 8 oz. mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups Chicken Broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the herbed butter over moderate heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until they are browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the black pepper to the pot. Cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the mushroom and chicken mixture from the pot and set aside.
- In a separate medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
- In the same pot used for the mushrooms and chicken, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and the 1 Tbsp. regular butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook until it begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the dry white wine and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until all of the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the simmering chicken broth to the rice, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Allow each addition of broth to be absorbed before adding more. Cook the rice in this way until it’s tender, which should take around 22-25m minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Once the rice is tender and creamy, stir in the cooked chicken and mushrooms, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Heat through until everything is warmed.
- Serve the creamy chicken and mushroom risotto hot, with additional grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired.
How to Make Herbed Butter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and chopped fresh herbs.
- If desired, add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- Use a fork or spoon to thoroughly mix the herbs into the butter until well combined.
- Place the softened butter onto a piece of parchment (or wax) paper in the shape of a log. Roll the paper up and twist the paper on both ends to tighten and shape the butter into a log.
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 475-480
- Fat: 7-8 gr
- Carbohydrates: 49-51 gr
- Protein: 37-39 gr
- Cholesterol: 50-58 mg