Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
15 oz

cream of chicken condensed soup

canned

2.5 tbsp

butter

unsalted

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

1 clove

garlic

minced

5.25 oz

Arborio rice

uncooked

0.5 cup

dry white wine

dry

0.5 cup

heavy cream

cold

1.5 oz

Parmesan cheese

grated

1 tbsp

olive oil

extra virgin

1 lb

chicken breasts

cubed

5.25 oz

mushrooms

quartered

4 cup

baby arugula

fresh

Step 1
~3 min

Bring 4 cups of water and cream of chicken soup to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and keep warm.

Step 2
~3 min

Melt butter in a large saucepan over high heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes, until tender.

Step 4
~3 min

Add Arborio rice and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.

Step 5
~3 min

Add dry white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until almost evaporated.

Step 6
~3 min

Add a ladle of the hot soup mixture to the rice and stir continuously until the liquid is completely absorbed.

Step 7
~3 min

Continue adding soup, 1 ladle at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove from heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook the cubed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 12
~3 min

Sauté the quartered mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, until browned.

Step 13
~3 min

Add the cooked chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and baby arugula to the risotto.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve the chicken risotto topped with extra arugula.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality chicken broth for the best flavor.

Stir the risotto constantly to ensure even cooking and a creamy texture.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to brighten the flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Risotto can be made ahead of time and reheated, but it will lose some of its creaminess.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Risotto is a staple dish in Northern Italy, often served as a first course.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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