Bacon-Infused Risotto Recipe

Name: Bacon-Infused Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices Bacon, Diced; 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms; 1 cup Baby Carrots; 1 cup Arborio Rice; 1 dash Garlic Powder, To Taste; 1 dash Oregano, to taste; 1 dash Black Pepper To Taste; 4 cups Reduced-sodium Chicken Broth, Warmed; 1 cup Diced, Cooked Chicken Breast; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

3 slices Bacon, Diced
1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
1 cup Baby Carrots
1 cup Arborio Rice
1 dash Garlic Powder, To Taste
1 dash Oregano, to taste
1 dash Black Pepper To Taste
4 cups Reduced-sodium Chicken Broth, Warmed
1 cup Diced, Cooked Chicken Breast
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan

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Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet until crispy.
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Remove bacon for later use, leaving bacon grease in skillet.
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Saute mushrooms and carrots in bacon grease until the mushrooms are tender.
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Add rice and saute for 3-4 minutes.
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Add spices to taste.
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Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into skillet; cook and stir until liquid is completely absorbed.
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Continue adding chicken broth (1/2 cup at a time, letting it absorb in between each addition) until rice is al dente or reaches desired tenderness.
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Stir in the cooked, diced chicken and Parmesan cheese; allow cheese to melt.
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Top each serving with cooked bacon pieces.
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Nutrition: 293 cal, 5g fat, 2g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 25mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 44g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugar, 16g protein, 108% vit.
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A, 6% vit.
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C, 8% calcium, 18% iron.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices Bacon, Diced, 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms, 1 cup Baby Carrots, 1 cup Arborio Rice, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Infused Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Infused Risotto

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