Risotto With Chicken & Basil Recipe

Name: Risotto With Chicken & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice; 4 cups chicken culinary stock; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion - finely chopped; 2 inches of tubed garlic; 1 rotisserie chicken, de-skinned and meat shredded into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; Salt & Pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups chicken culinary stock
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion - finely chopped
2 inches of tubed garlic
1 rotisserie chicken, de-skinned and meat shredded into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Salt & Pepper

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1) Combine rice, 3 cups of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large microwaveable bowl. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until rice is softened and most of liquid is absorbed, approx 10-16 min
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2) Meanwhile, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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3)Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
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4) Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 sec).
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5)Stir in hot rice mixture and remaining broth and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender (about 5-7 min).
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5)Stir in chicken and cook until heated through, about 1 min
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6) Off heat, stir in basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and remaining butter.
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7)Season with salt & pepper. Serve passing more Parmesan at the table.
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NOTE: If risotto is too thick at the end, stir in hot water, a few tablespoons at a time to adjust the consistency.
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You can also leave out the chicken and use this as a side dish.

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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: 1 cup Arborio rice, 4 cups chicken culinary stock, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 onion - finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Risotto With Chicken & Basil 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.

Risotto With Chicken & Basil

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