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: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 200g chicken strips, trimmed of all visible fat Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 small leek, sliced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 cup arborio rice; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups salt reduced chicken stock; 125g button mushrooms, chopped; 30g baby spinach; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 40g KRAFT LIVEACTIVE Cream Cheese

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
200g chicken strips, trimmed of all visible fat Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 small leek, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup arborio rice
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups salt reduced chicken stock
125g button mushrooms, chopped
30g baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
40g KRAFT LIVEACTIVE Cream Cheese

1
Heat half the oil in a saucepan and brown the chicken strips well, remove.
2
Add remaining oil, the leek and garlic and saute 2-3 minutes, stir in the rice and mix until translucent in appearance.
3
Pour in the white wine and stir until liquid is absorbed.
4
Gradually pour in the boiling stock, in small quantities; make sure that the rice grains are absorbing the liquid.
5
(Add extra boiling water if necessary)
6
Cook the rice over a medium heat until almost tender, add the mushrooms, spinach, lemon rind and chicken, and cook until tender.
7
Stir through the cream cheese until well combined.
8
Serve immediately.

422

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 200g chicken strips, trimmed of all visible fat Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, 1 small leek, sliced, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 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.

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Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

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Variations & substitutions

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