Saturday, April 3, 2010

Risotto (Rice Italian Style)- Nicole

32 oz fat free chicken broth
1/2 c diced onion
1 TBS olive oil
1 c arborio rice
3 chicken breasts cooked and diced
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/4+c shredded parmesan cheese


In a 2 qt saucepan bring broth to a boil over med heat.

In large skillet saute onion in olive oil over medium heat- about 5 minutes. Add arborio rice, stir and cook 2-3 min. Use wooden spoon to coat rice with oil and toast evenly.

Add 1/2 c hot broth to rice, keep stirring and cook uncovered until it has absorbed. Repeat until all broth is used. With final 1/2 c broth add mushrooms and chicken. Season with salt and pepper, vegetable seasoning or what ever sounds good!. Cook until all broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and add cheese.

***Variations: no veggies or meat, seafood such as shrimp, minced garlic, frozen peas, zuchinni, chopped ham, etc.

1 comment:

Maureen said...

OK, I made this one too, and it was also yummy! So far, I've made all the recipes posted and they've all enjoyed "do again" votes from the family! I made this with Erin's brocolli recipe, and they did really well together! It was flavorful, filling, and different from things we make already, thanks Nicole!