Best 9 Chicken And Vegetable Risotto Recipes

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Risotto is a classic Italian dish made with rice, broth, and vegetables. It can be a simple or elaborate dish, depending on the ingredients used. The creamy texture and rich flavor of risotto make it a favorite among food lovers. Chicken and vegetable risotto is a popular variation of this dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this article will provide you with the steps and ingredients you need to make a delicious and satisfying chicken and vegetable risotto.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE RISOTTO BAKE



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Creamy rice pairs well with chicken and veggies in this delicious baked risotto - a tasty Italian side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain Arborio rice
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup)
4 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in garlic and rice; cook 1 minute. Spoon mixture into baking dish. In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots in butter 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon vegetables over rice mixture. Add broth, thyme and rosemary to skillet. Stir in chicken, cheese, whipping cream, salt and pepper. Add to baking dish; stir until well combined.
  • Cover; bake 1 hour or until rice and vegetables are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE RISOTTO



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It's the classic risotto recipe, but with a few small changes. We've decided to upgrade the recipe a bit, and add some chicken breast, zucchini, and bell pepper. Also, with ingredients like peas and parmesan, you will encounter a very delicious recipe, that you will surely remember.

Provided by Vlad Popa

Categories     Chicken & turkey, gluten-free, Italian, Main course, nut-free, Pasta & rice, salty

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
½ cup risotto rice
1 cup vegetable stock
salt
pepper
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, small dices
6 ounces of cooked chicken breast, chunks
½ cup peas
½ cup parmesan, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, onion, and carrot.
  • Add the risotto rice and pour the vegetable stock.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and give it a good stir.
  • Add the bell pepper, zucchini. Keep on heat until the liquid is absorbed (around 15 minutes).
  • Add the chicken, peas, and parmesan.
  • Give it a good stir and keep on heat for 1-2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Protein 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams

CHICKEN RISOTTO (WITH VEGETABLES)



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A super easy Chicken Risotto recipe that is perfect for the whole family. Get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Boom!

Provided by Kylee Cooks

Categories     Main Dish     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken stock
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs butter
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1.5 lb chicken breast (boneless, diced)
2 cups red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated )
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the chicken stock, and keep warm.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook until clear.
  • Add in the diced chicken and fry until the outside is just white (not fully cooked).
  • Add bell pepper and zucchini to the chicken and cook an additional 3-4 minutes
  • Add the rice. Stir to coat fully in butter/oil
  • Add the hot chicken stock in - 1 ladle at a time - to the chicken and rice mixture, stirring often. Add more as the stock is absorbed.
  • Repeat this until you have used almost all of the stock- it should take about 17-25 minutes.
  • Continue until rice is fully cooked and the dish is creamy.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Make and share this Chicken and Vegetable Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3 -4 tablespoons finley chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
6 cups redcued sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups converted rice
1 lb chicken tenders, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, cooked
2 cups broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender
4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spary nonstick saucepaun with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add parsley and basil; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Place chicken broth into medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add rice to mushroom mixture; cook and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth to mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until broth is absorbed before adding next 1/2 cup. Continue adding broth and stirring until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, 20-25 minutes.
  • Add chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 1566.1, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 42.6

RISOTTO WITH GROUND MEAT AND VEG



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 cups liquid (I'm using chicken stock)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground meat (I'm using sweet and hot Italian sausage)
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup peas or any leafy vegetable
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh soft herbs, optional (I'm using finely chopped parsley)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Add the chicken stock to a pot, season well with salt and pepper and heat until hot. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large round saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the sausage and cook, without stirring, until brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the onions and sweat for 1 minute. Add the rice, toss to combine, and lightly toast in the fat. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the wine is absorbed.
  • Add 1 cup of the stock and cook, stirring, until the stock is absorbed. Continue to add the stock 1 cup at a time and cook, stirring after each addition until absorbed, until the rice is al dente, about 20 minutes. Add the peas. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, parsley and butter.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH RISOTTO AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Moist roasted chicken gets the royal treatment with caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar and creamy risotto. You may choose to roast your own chicken or purchase a rotisserie chicken from a grocery store. A little grated cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano before serving is also a nice touch.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice
¼ cup dry white wine
7 cups hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the onions are a dark golden brown. Remove from heat, stir in the balsamic vinegar and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the rice and mix well. Let heat for about 2 minutes, then pour in the wine. Reduce heat to medium low and start pouring in the broth about 1 cup at a time. Add more broth as each cup is absorbed. Continue in this manner until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the reserved onion mixture and allow to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish each serving with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 2840.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CHICKEN RISOTTO



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The creaminess of risotto makes it an instant comfort food, but the addition of sautéed summer squash and gently cooked, pencil-thin asparagus, and chicken drive up the nutritional value too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (3/4 pounds), butterflied and separated into cutlets
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 medium yellow squash (8 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 2 cups)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan (packed 1/2 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Combine broth and 3 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook chicken, flipping once, until golden brown in places and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Add squash in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping once, until browned in places and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Add onions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet and melt, then add rice and cook, stirring a few times, until translucent and nutty, about 1 minute.
  • Add wine to skillet and boil, scrapping browned bits from bottom of pan, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Ladle enough broth into skillet to just cover rice. Simmer until almost evaporated, stirring constantly, and adding more broth, one ladleful at a time, until rice is creamy but still very al dente, 18 to 20 minutes (you will still have some broth remaining in saucepan). Stir in asparagus and a ladleful of broth. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until rice is al dente and asparagus is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Thinly slice chicken and return to skillet with accumulated juices, squash, and cheese, gently stirring to combine. Stir in more broth, a little at a time, until risotto is creamy and sauce evenly coats asparagus and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately topped with more cheese.

VEGETABLE RISOTTO



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Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain rice to use.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1 cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups chopped yellow summer squash
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the rice; cook and stir for 1 minute or until rice is glossy and coated with butter. Stir in wine; cook for 2 minutes or until wine is absorbed. , Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.

Provided by Michael Scovetta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your risotto will taste. Look for fresh, seasonal vegetables and a good quality chicken broth.
  • Toast the rice before cooking: This helps to bring out the flavor of the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the liquid gradually: Don't add all of the liquid at once. Instead, add it in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming too soupy.
  • Cook the risotto until it is al dente: Risotto should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked risotto will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Stir the risotto frequently: This helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan and also helps to create a creamy sauce.
  • Add the cheese and butter at the end: This will help to create a rich, creamy sauce.
  • Season the risotto to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a handful of chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Chicken and vegetable risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality risotto that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this chicken and vegetable risotto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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