Description
Savory Chicken Risotto with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes brings Italian comfort to your kitchen with creamy arborio rice, tender chicken, and Mediterranean flair. Perfectly balanced flavors and hearty ingredients make this dish a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, diced
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup (200 grams) Arborio rice
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
Flavor Enhancers and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (30 grams) spinach, chopped
- ½ cup (60 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken pieces in a spacious skillet with olive oil until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, ensuring each morsel develops a rich caramelized exterior.
- Introduce Arborio rice into the pan, gently toasting the grains to enhance their nutty flavor and create a protective coating that will help achieve a creamy risotto texture.
- Methodically pour warm chicken broth into the rice, allowing each gentle addition to be fully absorbed before incorporating the next portion, continuously stirring to release the rice’s natural starches.
- As the rice transforms into a luxurious, creamy consistency, incorporate vibrant spinach leaves and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, gently folding them into the risotto until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes distribute evenly.
- Elevate the dish’s richness by stirring in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which will melt seamlessly and provide a savory depth to the risotto.
- Season the risotto with a delicate balance of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfect flavor profile.
- Transfer the risotto to warm serving plates, creating an inviting presentation that showcases the dish’s creamy texture and colorful ingredients.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly creamy risotto by maintaining a consistent stirring motion, which helps release the rice’s natural starches and creates a luxurious texture.
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking and to prevent some pieces from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and allow more flexibility in seasoning the final dish.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by verifying that the Par
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg