Chicken Risotto is a clean weeknight dinner that functions flavorful skinless boneless hen thighs (pro with smoked paprika, Cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning). You can also use leftover hen, grilled bird, or cooked rotisserie bird. This risotto is a natural comfort meal made with Arborio rice and is extended with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Impress your circle of relatives and friends through making this eating place-excellent dish!
Main ingredients
Chicken. I used skinless boneless chicken thighs. You can also use skinless boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins. Or, use leftover cooked bird, grilled fowl, or rotisserie chook if you like!
Arborio rice is excessive-starch white rice with spherical brief grains. It’s the pleasant rice for making risotto which results in a creamy consistency. Do now not use jasmine rice or basmati rice.
Garlic adds pungency and flavor to the risotto.
White wine. Use a dry white wine range. Or, use chook stock alternatively.
Chicken broth. You can use bird stock, pork stock, or vegetable inventory. The extra flavorful, the higher for risotto! You can also use broth (despite the fact that the inventory is favored). Make sure it is very warm or hot earlier than adding it to the rice.
Butter is folded into the risotto on the very give up for creaminess.
Parmesan cheese adds creaminess and salty taste to the very last dish. Make certain to apply a block of cheese and shred/grate it your self. Also, ensure the cheese is at room temperature.
Sun-dried tomatoes. I used solar-dried tomatoes packed in oil which I drained and then used some of the oil in the cooking of the minced garlic and rice.
Spinach is brought on the very give up. Risotto works properly with vegetables, but make certain to add them at the very quit.
Spices and seasoning. You will want smoked paprika, chili powder, Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
how you make Chicken risotto
- The rice is gradually cooked in white wine and chicken stock until it reaches a creamy consistency. I provide detailed instructions on how to make the most creamy risotto using appropriate rice (Arborio).
- I elevated a simple risotto with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Then it’s made even creamier by adding butter and freshly shredded (or grated) Parmesan cheese.
- While you gradually cook the risotto, you will also sear the most delicious skinless boneless chicken thighs (seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning).
- Make it a complete meal by serving the chicken over the risotto! That’s it! Easy and impressive dinner!