One Pot Chicken Risotto

September 23, 2013

Risotto often gets a bad rap for being a hard dish to make, but my one-pot risotto is deceptively easy. The only work you'll do is some frequent stirring. This works well with lots of different veggies, too!

2 chicken breasts, diced to 1" cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 large onion, diced
1 bell pepper, bunch of asparagus, or other veg, diced
2 1/2 cups arborrio rice
2 packages beef stock, lower sodium is best (2x 14 oz box- you may use less or have to add additional broth or water to cook to your preferred rice texture.)
3 tbsp butter
olive oil
salt
pepper
diced green onions or peas- 1/4 cup
dry vermouth, optional- 1/2 cup
1 cup water
Parmesan Cheese, optional

Heat a large pan or ceramic dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. When oil is shimmery, add diced chicken. Cook until browned on all sides. Add diced vegetables. When vegetables are slightly...
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Nutritions

Calories
650

Sodium
19mg
0% DV

Fat
51g
79% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV