How To Make Creamy Risotto (with Chicken Breast)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and still provides a cheesy flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor while being alcohol-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative.

Season chicken breast with chicken seasoning and garlic powder.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet.

Add chicken breast and cook until done.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Add mushrooms and cook in the same oil.

Pour in chicken stock and add fresh thyme.

Add arborio rice and stir to combine.

Add cream to make it creamy and stir well.

Cooking Techniques

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