Chicken, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Risotto

Submitted by DrGaellon

"Very rich risotto. Makes a great complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked arborio rice
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 7 cups hot chicken broth, kept at the simmer
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped roasted chicken breast
• salt, to taste
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. When shimmering, add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Turn heat down to medium-low and saute slowly, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, stir well and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When shimmering, add rice. Stir until rice turns opaque. Add white wine and simmer until nearly dry. Add chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently, waiting until each addition is nearly absorbed before adding the next. Continue adding hot broth until rice is fully cooked, about 40-45 minutes.
3. Stir onions into rice. When heated through, remove from heat and add butter and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with thyme and parmesan cheese before serving.