Description
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Risotto delivers a luxurious Italian comfort dish packed with rich, earthy flavors. Parmesan cheese and tender chicken elevate this classic rice masterpiece, promising pure culinary satisfaction you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 880g (31 ounces) Arborio rice
- 6 chicken thigh fillets, chopped
- 200g (7 ounces) mushrooms, chopped
- 2.5L (84.5 fluid ounces) chicken stock
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 40g (1.4 ounces) salted butter
- 125ml (4.2 fluid ounces) olive oil
- 112 tablespoons thyme
- 120g (4.2 ounces) Parmesan, grated
- Salt
Aromatics and Liquids:
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 125ml (4.2 fluid ounces) white wine (optional)
Instructions
- Warm chicken stock in a saucepan over low heat, maintaining a gentle simmer.
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat, then sauté finely chopped onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Add arborio rice and fresh thyme, gently toasting the grains for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing the liquid to absorb into the rice and create a rich base.
- Gradually ladle hot stock into the rice, stirring consistently and allowing each addition to be fully absorbed before adding more, creating a creamy texture.
- In a separate pan, sear chicken pieces and sliced mushrooms over high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine the chicken, mushrooms, and risotto, gently folding in freshly grated Parmesan cheese to create a luxurious, velvety finish.
- Let the risotto rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to settle.
Notes
- Opt for arborio or carnaroli rice for creamy, authentic risotto texture that absorbs liquid perfectly.
- Toast rice with herbs before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavors and prevent mushiness.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to control salt levels and allow better seasoning control during cooking.
- Choose fresh mushrooms like cremini or porcini for deeper, more robust earthy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg