RISOTTO WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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A delicious, authentic-tasting Italian risotto with chicken and asparagus. Perfect with a glass of Italian wine!

Provided by katie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
½ large onion, minced
1 cup Carnaroli or Arborio rice
½ cup white wine
8 ounces asparagus, finely chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, then keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cubed chicken, and continue cooking until firm and lightly browned; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in the saucepan and cook onions until they soften and turn translucent, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice, and continue cooking until the rice turns opaque, and the onion begins to brown.
  • Stir in the wine and asparagus; cook, stirring constantly, until the wine evaporates. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in 1/3 of the hot chicken stock. Cook, stirring constantly, until all of the liquid has been absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in another 1/3 of the chicken stock and continue cooking and stirring until absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Season the risotto with oregano and basil. Pour in the remaining stock, and stir until absorbed again, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the Parmesan cheese and chicken cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 877.3 calories, Carbohydrate 104.7 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 50.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1074 mg, Sugar 5 g

Antur Khan
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This risotto is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, and delicious.


Amani Hammoud
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Ghanim Bred
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This risotto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Bryanz _Salaz
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this risotto without the chicken. It was still very flavorful and delicious.


Rabin Gaha
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This risotto is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Anwar Zad
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I made this risotto for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mariam Jaan
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This risotto was perfect for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious.


Hannes Boonzaaier
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I'm not a fan of asparagus, so I substituted broccoli instead. It turned out great!


Ghulamshabbeer Yousaf
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This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Blessing Marai
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I love this risotto recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and even salmon. It's always delicious.


sophia njeri
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This risotto was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used frozen asparagus and it worked out perfectly.


Ale Sandoval
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


BIGT
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I'm a beginner cook and this was my first time making risotto. It turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and delicious.


RHB Gaming BOSS
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This risotto was delicious! I made a few modifications to the recipe, such as using brown rice instead of white rice and adding some mushrooms. It turned out great!


ankit kandu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucy Karanja
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This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try using less butter next time.


Gauge Schuetz
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and asparagus were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bryan Bower
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This is my new favorite risotto recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Lovely Sahi
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I made this risotto for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the texture was spot-on.


Carla Thomas
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the asparagus was perfectly cooked, and the risotto itself was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.