Fontina Risotto with Chicken Recipe

Name: Fontina Risotto with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 1/2 cups arborio rice; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 cup dry white wine; Kosher salt; 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Freshly ground pepper; 1 cup coarsely grated fontina cheese, plus more for garnish; 8 ounces deli-smoked chicken breast, diced (about 1 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups arborio rice
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup dry white wine
Kosher salt
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup coarsely grated fontina cheese, plus more for garnish
8 ounces deli-smoked chicken breast, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring the broth and 4 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan; keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
3
Add the onion; cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the rice and thyme; cook, stirring, until the rice is glossy, about 1 minute.
5
Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed.
6
Add 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.
7
Ladle in the hot broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, allowing all of the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
8
Continue until the rice is just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
9
Remove the thyme.
10
Stir in the parmigiano, the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
11
Gently stir in the fontina and chicken.
12
Reserve about 2 cups risotto for Risotto Cakes.
13
Divide the rest among bowls; top with parsley and more fontina.
14
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 1/2 cups arborio rice, and more.

Yes, Fontina Risotto with Chicken 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.

Fontina Risotto with Chicken

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