Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Name: Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced scallions (white and green parts); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/4 cups 2% milk; 1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; Salt; 3/4 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Shredded skinless breast meat from 1 warm rotisserie or roast chicken; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced scallions (white and green parts)
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 1/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
Salt
3/4 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Shredded skinless breast meat from 1 warm rotisserie or roast chicken
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, combine the scallions, garlic, mushrooms, 1 cup of the milk, and the chicken broth.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Season lightly with salt.
4
Stir in the textured vegetable protein.
5
Cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
6
Simmer the risotto until the textured vegetable protein is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 12 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk into the cornstarch in a small bowl.
8
Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan, and raise the heat to high.
9
Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
10
When it has thickened (after about 1 minute), stir in the cheese and chicken.
11
Continue to cook until the chicken is hot.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Fat: 30g (before), 5.9g (after)
14
Calories: 620 (before), 268 (after)
15
Protein: 36g
16
Carbohydrates: 18g
17
Cholesterol: 58mg
18
Fiber: 4g
19
Sodium: 851mg

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sliced scallions (white and green parts), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced, 1 1/4 cups 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Mushroom 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.

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

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