Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

This chicken risotto recipe features moist roasted meat, caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, and creamy risotto. You can roast a chicken at home or purchase a cooked one from the grocery store. A garnish of grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, is a nice touch.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 7 cups hot chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme for garnish

Directions

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saut? onion in hot oil until dark golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar; set aside.

Step 3
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir rice in hot oil for 2 minutes.

Step 4
Pour in wine while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 5
Pour in 1 cup hot broth; cook and stir until broth is absorbed.

Step 6
While stirring constantly, continue adding remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, until all broth is absorbed and rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes.

Step 7
Stir in reserved onion mixture until heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 8
Stir in chicken and butter; season with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with thyme.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

774
Calories
29g
Fat
77g
Carbs
45g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 774
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat8g 42%
Cholesterol72mg 24%
Sodium2840mg 123%
Total Carbohydrate77g 28%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars5g
Protein45g
Vitamin C4mg 20%
Calcium55mg 4%
Iron4mg 20%
Potassium944mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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