mushroom asparagus risotto with crisped chicken

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Leslie H
Cccccc, NY

I got this recipe from Food and Drink Magazine. It was created by Marilyn Bentz-Crowley, who says "This risotto is a delicious yin-yang combination of creamy rice and crispy chicken." An apt description! I love risotto, and this one never fails to please! :)

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min

Ingredients For mushroom asparagus risotto with crisped chicken

  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    sweet onion
  • 1 1/3 c
    arborio rice
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 4 oz
    cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb
    asparagus, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    shredded, cold, cooked chicken
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make mushroom asparagus risotto with crisped chicken

  • 1
    Heat broth in a small saucepan, or in microwave, until just boiling. Keep hot over low heat.
  • 2
    Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add chopped onion; stir 3 to 5 minutes or until transparent. Then add rice all at once; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until coated and edges are becoming transparent. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Add broth one ladleful at a time until absorbed.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms and asparagus. Cover, turn heat to low and heat risotto for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is cooked to your liking. Stir in Parmesan.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded chicken; sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and crispy in spots.
  • 5
    Heap risotto into warmed shallow soup bowl or deep plates. Add a ?haystack? of chicken in centre of risotto; sprinkle parsley over chicken. Serve with additional grated cheese.

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