Risotto With Spinach, White Mushrooms, and Chicken

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Risotto With Spinach, White Mushrooms, and Chicken
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups spinach
1 cup mushroom
8 ounces chicken breasts
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
348
Sugar
1g
Fat
9g
This risotto recipe is a delicious and healthy meal option. The creamy texture of the rice pairs perfectly with the earthy flavors of the mushrooms and spinach, while the chicken adds a great source of lean protein. This recipe does require some attention and stirring while cooking the rice, but the end result is worth the extra effort. It's a great dinner option for those looking to have a filling meal that is still relatively healthy.

Instructions

1.In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
2.Add the arborio rice and toast for 1 minute.
3.Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth until the rice absorbs it, stirring frequently.
4.Repeat step 3 until all chicken broth is gone.
5.In a separate pan, cook sliced mushrooms and chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of butter until cooked through.
6.Add spinach to the pan with the mushrooms and chicken and cook until wilted.
7.Once the rice is fully cooked, add the parmesan cheese and stir.
8.Combine the rice mixture with the mushroom, chicken, and spinach, and stir everything together before serving.

PROS

This risotto recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients from the spinach and mushrooms.

The chicken provides a good source of protein.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit of time and attention to make, as the rice needs to be cooked gradually with the chicken broth before being combined with the other ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great way to incorporate spinach and mushrooms into your diet, which are both low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.
Spinach is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C which support the immune system.
Mushrooms are also known to benefit the immune system and improve gut health.

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