Chicken Scampi Risotto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Yummy Chicken Scampi Risotto recipe for a comforting meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts , cut into small strips
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 onion , chopped
9 tablespoons olive oil ( divided )
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
4 -6 cups chicken broth ( heated with juice of 2 lemons )
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
789
Sugar
1g
Fat
48g
Looking for a comforting and hearty one-pan meal? Look no further than Chicken Scampi Risotto. This dish combines tender, baked chicken with arborio rice that has been cooked to creamy perfection with garlic, onions, white wine, and chicken broth. The addition of butter, cheese, and parsley adds a burst of flavor to complete the dish. Chicken Scampi Risotto is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.In a shallow dish, beat the egg and dip chicken strips in it.
3.Cover the chicken with breadcrumbs mixed with cheese.
4.Bake chicken for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
5.In a large saucepan, sauté onions in half of the olive oil until they become translucent.
6.Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
7.Add rice and stir to coat.
8.Add wine and stir until it is absorbed.
9.Add 1 cup of chicken broth and stir until absorbed.
10.Add remaining broth and lemon juice mixture 1 cup at a time, stirring until each addition is absorbed.
11.Stir in butter and cheese, until melted and creamy.
12.Add parsley.

PROS

This dish is creamy, hearty, and fulfills a comfort food craving.

It is a one-pan meal that makes clean-up easy.

The use of whole grain arborio rice adds more fiber than other types of rice.

CONS

The process of making risotto can be time-consuming and requires constant attention.

The use of butter, cheese, and breadcrumbs makes this dish high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of whole grain arborio rice in this recipe provides more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than other types of rice, such as white rice.
The chicken provides a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

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