Description
Indulgent Italian Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Risotto delivers comfort with each luxurious spoonful. Silky arborio rice, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms blend into a classic Mediterranean masterpiece you’ll savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) chicken fillet, cubed
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) risotto rice
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) raw mushrooms, sliced
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) hard Parmesan cheese, grated
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) cream
- 400 milliliters (13.5 fluid ounces) water
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics in olive oil over medium heat until onions turn translucent and fragrant, releasing their sweet essence. Add mushrooms and cook until they caramelize and release their natural moisture.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the pan, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Sear until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, ensuring no pink remains.
- Incorporate risotto rice into the pan, coating each grain with the flavorful oil and pan juices. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes until edges become slightly translucent and emit a nutty aroma.
- Begin liquid integration by adding water in small increments, stirring continuously. Allow each addition to be fully absorbed before introducing the next, creating a gradual and creamy texture.
- Pour in cream and continue stirring, maintaining gentle heat. Cook until rice reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency with a slight resistance when bitten.
- Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan cheese, creating a silky, rich finish. The cheese will melt and bind the risotto with a luxurious, creamy embrace.
- Perform final seasoning adjustments, tasting carefully. Plate immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan and a delicate sprinkle of oregano for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Select arborio rice specifically for its high starch content, which creates the signature creamy texture in risotto without requiring excessive cream.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavors and prevent mushiness, developing a stronger foundation for the dish.
- Use room temperature stock or water when adding to rice, preventing temperature shock that could interrupt smooth cooking process and ensuring consistent risotto texture.
- Consider substituting chicken with firm tofu or plant-based protein alternatives for vegetarian version, maintaining similar cooking techniques and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg