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Herbed Chicken Risotto

Parmesan risotto mixed with rotisserie chicken and a lot of fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 5 cups chicken broth warm
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in butter until soft, then stir in the rice for 1 minute.
  2. Add the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  3. Continue until the rice is creamy and tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken, parmesan, and fresh herbs.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

A splash of white wine before the broth adds lovely depth.