Creamy Chicken Risotto
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Chicken Risotto, a comforting Italian-inspired dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, golden chicken breast paired with the velvety richness of Arborio rice, this recipe uses white wine and chicken broth to create a perfectly creamy texture that will have your taste buds singing. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add vibrant, aromatic accents, while careful slow cooking ensures every bite is packed with flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this risotto is a show-stopping meal that’s sure to impress guests or bring warmth to your family table. Ideal for fans of hearty, one-pot meals, Creamy Chicken Risotto is the ultimate blend of indulgence and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 0.5 cups white wine
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the unsalted butter to the same pot. Once the butter has melted, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the Arborio rice to the pot, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the grains for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and stir until the rice absorbs the wine completely.
Begin adding the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently. Allow each cup of broth to be absorbed by the rice before adding the next. This process will take around 18-20 minutes.
Once the rice is tender and creamy, add the cooked chicken back into the pot along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 6110 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 185.4 g | 371% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2841 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
