6 luxurious recipes for chicken risotto. Delizatezza!

Cook one of the traditional Italian dishes, which are perfect for both a family lunch and a delicious dinner.

This dish is not only very tasty, but also healthy and balanced thanks to the rice and other ingredients.

We will present the best recipes for chicken risotto, be it Italian style, baked, with mushrooms, curry and others.

Italian risotto with chicken and parmesan

You will love this traditional tender chicken risotto for its taste and also for its easy and quick preparation.

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 100 ml of dry white wine
• 1 liter chicken stock (or use broth)
• 250g of chicken
• 200g of frozen peas
• 25g of butter
• Salt pepper
• 75g Parmesan (or other hard Italian cheese)
• 250g arborio rice

Method

• Heat the oil in a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
• Then add the rice and stir-fry for 30-40 seconds to coat well with the oil.
• Add half the wine, let it bubble for 30 seconds, then add all the stock and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, until the rice is cooked and creamy. (You can add salt according to your taste)
• Stir in the remaining half of the wine, chicken, peas and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Keep stirring.
• Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the butter and cheese. Season with pepper. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.

Baked vegetable risotto with chicken

Try this delicious recipe for baked risotto that you will surely love. It is ready in 45 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 red onion
• 250g cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Olive oil
• 300g of rice
• 400g of chicken breast
• 100g of frozen peas
• 1 liter chicken stock (or use broth)
• Fresh rosemary
• A pinch of saffron
• Fresh basil for sprinkling.

Method

• First, preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Grease the baking pan with olive oil.
• Place cherry tomatoes, chopped garlic, chopped onion in the baking dish and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
• Then remove the baking pan from the oven and mash the baked tomatoes with a potato masher.
• Add the rice, chicken, stock, peas, rosemary and saffron. Mix everything well to combine the ingredients.
• Return the pan to the oven and bake for a further 20-30 minutes, or until you can see that all the liquid has been absorbed and the risotto looks ready.
• Leave to rest for 10 minutes and serve sprinkled with fresh basil.

Spicy risotto with chorizo

This dish is especially for those who enjoy spicier and spicier flavors. The special ingredient here is spicy chorizo salami. Thanks to the fact that the recipe already contains a large amount of salami, you can omit the chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 200g chorizo salami, cut into slices
• 1 teaspoon chili (according to preference)
• 250g of Arborio rice
• 1 glass of dry white wine
• 1-1.5 liters of chicken stock (or use stock with water)
• 1 cup of frozen vegetables (e.g. peas, corn, carrots, etc.)
• 1 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese
• 100g of grated parmesan

Method

• Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and garlic. Stir until golden, then add the chopped chicken and chorizo.
• Sauté until the chicken turns white on all sides and stir in the chili.
• Add the rice, mix everything and sauté the rice for a few minutes so that it is completely coated in oil.
• Add the wine and broth and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Then sprinkle the peas and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add more broth if needed. Make sure the rice is not dry but creamy.
• Turn off the stove, stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan and mix well.
• Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Creamy chicken risotto with mushrooms

Get inspired by this luxurious recipe for creamy chicken and mushroom risotto. Surely it will only get dusty after him.

Ingredients

• 50g of butter
• 4 cups chicken stock (or mix water with broth)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of Arborio rice
• 100g of baby spinach
• 250g of fresh mushrooms, cut into pieces
• 450g chicken breast fillets, cut into cubes
• 3 sliced bacon slices
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

• Heat the butter in a pan and fry the garlic.
• Add the chicken and bacon and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped mushrooms and fry for another 3 minutes to release the mushroom flavor.
• Add the rice, pour in the chicken stock, mix and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is creamy. Add more broth if needed.
• Add spinach while cooking.
• Finally, add the grated cheese and mix everything.
• Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese and baby spinach leaves.

Curry chicken risotto

Risotto can also be prepared in the Indian way. The recipe is quite simple and very quick to prepare.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of ground ginger
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1-2 spoons of curry spices
• 2 cups of Arborio rice
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 liter chicken stock (or use water with stock)
• 400g chicken breast, cut into cubes
• A pinch of saffron (to taste)
• A pinch of ground pepper
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• Fresh parsley

Method

• Heat the olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large pan, add the onion, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the chicken.
• Sauté the meat until it turns white on all sides, then dust it with curry spices and stir-fry in light oil for 1 minute.
• Add the rice and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Then pour in the broth and let it simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Add more stock if needed to make the rice creamy.
• Salt, pepper and mix. Soften with cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for a while longer until the butter melts.
• Then remove from heat and let stand for another 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Chicken vegetable risotto

Also try this classic, which is commonly prepared in Czech kitchens.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken stock (or use stock)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 400g chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 can of sweet corn
• 1 cup of Arborio rice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• Salt
• Grated parmesan cheese

Method

• Heat the oil and butter in a large pan. Add the onion and fry until golden.
• Add the chicken and fry until white on all sides.
• Then add the chopped peppers and sweet corn and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the rice and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, stirring constantly.
• Cook for 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is creamy. Add more broth if needed.
• Finally, stir in the pepper and parmesan.
• Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Rice as a rich source of carbohydrates

As it is a good source of carbohydrates, it is especially popular with people involved in fitness and bodybuilders. Rice contains very low levels of cholesterol and sodium.

This supplement or raw material is a source of many life-beneficial substances such as manganese, iron and selenium. Also phosphorus, zinc, calcium and copper. However, it also contains several types of vitamins, such as vitamin B and vitamin E. A large amount of glucan has a very positive effect on the immune system.

The advantage is that you can buy rice at a relatively low price and it can be stored well. It can be prepared in several different ways. Another great advantage is that, as already mentioned, it strengthens the immune system and helps in getting rid of toxins. It also affects the health of the skin, improves digestion, stabilizes the blood sugar content and is also beneficial for weight loss.

Before you buy rice, it is advisable to know which rice is suitable for what. The grain shapes are round, short and long. Round grain contains more starch and is more sticky after cooking – so it is suitable for puddings, milk porridges, sushi, etc. Try one of the recipes for sweet rice.

Long grain is excellent in risotto, as a side dish or as a separate dish. Try one of the rice recipes as a side dish.