Best 5 Risotto Carbonara Recipes

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Risotto Carbonara, a delectable fusion of Italian culinary traditions, combines the creamy richness of risotto with the smoky, savory flavors of carbonara sauce. This dish, a testament to culinary creativity, takes the classic carbonara elements of eggs, cheese, and pancetta and weaves them into the comforting embrace of risotto. As you embark on this culinary journey, let's explore the best risotto carbonara recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CARBONARA RISOTTO



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Sautéed chicken, simmered in creamy chicken soup with green peas and rice ... stir in the Parmesan and dinner's ready!

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup frozen peas
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
¼ cup real bacon bits
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese*

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add soup, peas and milk; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in bacon bits and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 928.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CARBONARA CHICKEN RISOTTO



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

Provided by Lorac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package uncle ben herbed risotto rice
10 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch slices
1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into strips
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed and drained
2 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, brown on all sides in 2 tbls of the bacon drippings.
  • Add garlic and cream, simmer until cream begins to thicken.
  • Add peas and simmer until peas are heated through.
  • Reduce heat to low, add 3/4 of the cheese, stir until melted, add the remaining cheese if needed to thicken the sauce.
  • Serve over risotto, top with bacon and extra cheese if desired.

CHICKEN CARBONARA RISOTTO



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup canned or frozen peas
1-1/2 cups milk
2 cups Minute® White Rice
1/4 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through., Add soup, peas and water; bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes., Stir in bacon bits and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY CARBONARA ORZO RISOTTO RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Creamy Carbonara Orzo Risotto Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 10

Serves 4
1 (4-ounce) piece of pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 3/4 cups orzo pasta (about 11 ounces)
2 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed
1 1/2 cups milk (not nonfat)
3/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes. Add the pancetta and cook until the fat starts to render out, about 1 minute. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pan with the wooden spoon, until almost all of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes. (Depending on the brand of orzo, you may need more liquid, so add more water, 2 tablespoons at a time, if all of the liquid is absorbed but the orzo is not tender yet; you want the final mixture to be creamy, but not clumpy and gluey.) Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parsley and Parmesan. Taste and season with more salt as needed. Serve immediately. Recipe Notes • Pancetta substitution: Pancetta is an unsmoked Italian bacon. If you can't find it, use regular smoked bacon instead. • Reheating leftovers: When reheating leftovers, add a tablespoon of water or milk to loosen the mixture up. Calories 498 Fat 17.3 g (26.6%) Saturated 6.9 g (34.3%) Trans 0 g Carbs 64.8 g (21.6%) Fiber 2.9 g (11.5%) Sugars 7.7 g Protein 19.4 g (38.9%) Cholesterol 32.7 mg (10.9%) Sodium 773.9 mg (32.2%)

RISOTTO CARBONARA



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Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

(serves a little more than 2)
1 c. arborio rice (or any short grain risotto rice)
2 c. chicken stock (make sure it's stock, not broth)
1 c. white wine (I recommend a nice oaky chardonnay)
1 small handful freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 slices of pancetta (about 1/4 inch thick)
1 c. peas (frozen is fine as long as it's thawed)
1 egg yolk (if desired for creaminess)
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
Salt & papper to taste (for anyone who hasn't made risotto before be sure to only add this at the END of the process)
A little bit of olive oil or butter for cooking the pancetta

Steps:

  • 1. Add the chicken stock and white wine to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once a boil is reached, back down the heat to just under a boil 2. Chop the pancetta in a rough chop and saute in the olive oil (or butter) until the fat has rendered out. (Be sure that the pan you're cooking in is big enough to hold 3 cups of rice.) Remove the pancetta from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain. Reserve the fat in the pan. 3. Depending on how much fat was pulled out of the pancetta, blot the liquid in the pan (if needed) until the bottom of the pan is just covered in liquid. 4. On a medium setting, add the rice to the pan and use a spatula to gently stir the rice in the pan so that the rice can toast in the liquid. Once you smell nuts it's time to move to step 5. 5. Start by adding 1 c. of the simmering stock/wine mixture. Gently stir with the spatula periodically until the rice starts to drink in the liquid. When you start to see the bottom of the pan when you stir, it's time to add more liquid (a half cup at a time from here on out). NOTE: Depending on a lot of factors, your rice may or may not need all 3 cups of liquid. Just keep adding liquid as the previous addition is sucked up by the rice until the liquid is creamy and the rice is al dente (about 20 - 25 minutes). Now it's time for additives. 6. Once the risotto is just about done (meaning the desired texture is reached and it's no longer drinking in moisture at the rate it was before), remove the pan from the heat. (If you're adding the egg yolk, beat it lightly in a bowl and add it in, being sure to stir to incorporate it so it doesn't curdle) Add the parmesan and stir gently to incorporate. Finally, add the cooked pancetta and the thawed peas (the heat of the rice will cook the peas without cooking them to death). Add salt and pepper to taste, add the parsley and plate.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and patiently. The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese should be flavorful and melty.
  • Add the eggs slowly, whisking constantly. This will prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  • Serve the risotto immediately. It's best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Risotto carbonara is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even brunch. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and bacon, and it's also a great way to impress your friends and family. With a few simple tips, you can make a risotto carbonara that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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