Quick Chicken Risotto

Submitted by ANN N.

"An easy, satisfying dinner. Leftover ham can be used if Canadian Bacon is not available."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1⁄2 lb asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 4 ounces Canadian bacon, cut up
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Spray 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
2. Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently,until light brown.
3. Stir in broth; heat to boiling.
4. Stir in rice; reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer without stirring 10 minutes.
6. Stir in asparagus,Canadian Bacon and basil.
7. Cover and simmer without stirring 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Reviews

[Ycooks2]

Husband loved this recipe. He and my son finished off this one. Made for Tastebud Tickling Travellers for ZWT4.

 

[ukichix]

We really enjoyed this... but giving only 4 stars as I did improvise a bit by combining this with another recipe. I pre-roasted the asparagus for 5 mins @ 450F with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic powder, added some red bell pepper, brown rice instead of white and added about a Tbsp of lemon juice at the end. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[Heydarl]

This was just fabulous. DH tried it & said this was his idea of comfort food!!! I made as per the recipe, except I used green beans instead of asparagus (personal taste). Next time I'll add more rice, as I was hoping for leftovers for lunch. Thanks Ann for a fabulous recipe. Made for ZWT4.

 

[WI Cheesehead]

This is a definet 5 if not more! I used leftover dark meat chicken, so it was probably more fat, but the chicken is juicier. I precooked for 20 minutes some brown rice. Then I drained the unabsorbed water and added it at Step 4. Used broccoli and ham steak. Didn't need salt and pepper and the kids all devoured it without complaint! A keeper!