Chicken, Proscuitto and Mushroom Risotto Recipe Our Kitchen Island

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   Combine onions, garlic and 4 tbsp of butter in a small saucepan and place over medium heat until butter is melted, turn to medium-low heat and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes.

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   Once completed strain through a sieve and set aside.

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   Melt one tbsp of butter in a pan and add mushrooms, salt and pepper.

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   Cook over medium-high heat until liquid has been reduced, set aside once finished.

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   In a medium saucepan heat the chicken stock over med-low heat, start the stock about five minutes before you start the risotto pan.

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   To cook the risotto, heat a large pan over high heat.

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   Once hot add the olive oil and the chicken, stir the chicken to sear all sides.

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   While searing add the paprika.

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   After about 1 minute add the rice and continue to stir, ensuring that you coat the rice in paprika and oil.

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    Add the tomatoes, salt and let cook for about 1-2 minutes stirring consistently.

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    Add the wine and stir to remove any bits that have stuck to the pan.

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    The wine should boil immediately, after about 1 minute you can start to add chicken stock a few ladles at a time.

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    Continue stirring frequently.

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    As the liquid reduces and the rice starts to stick to the pan add more stock, a couple ladles at a time.

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    After about 10 minutes and once the rice has significant increased in size, taste a few pieces of rice for doneness.

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    The rice should be soft but maintain a little bite, thus a little el dente.

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    Once the rice has reach this point you can add the parsley, prosciutto, mushrooms and strained butter.

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    Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan.

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    Congratulations on a beautiful risotto!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.