Saffron Chicken Risotto Recipe

Name: Saffron Chicken Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt; 1 dash white pepper; 1 dash ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup arborio rice; 1 pinch powdered saffron; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 cups chicken broth, heated and kept warm; 3 cups hot water; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup sliced black olives; 1/3 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
1 dash white pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup arborio rice
1 pinch powdered saffron
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth, heated and kept warm
3 cups hot water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup heavy cream

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and white pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper and celery. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and vegetables; set aside.
2
Melt butter in skillet until hot. Add rice and saffron; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, one cup at a time; allow each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and has a creamy consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
3
Stir in cheese, olives, cream and chicken mixture; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, 1 dash white pepper, 1 dash ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, Saffron Chicken 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.

Saffron Chicken Risotto

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