Dinner for 5

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Risotto

Name: Creamy Parmesan Chicken Risotto
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thighs; 2 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 1 1/2 cups risotto rice; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; black pepper; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan; 2 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup milk; fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Seasoned chicken cooks with creamy rice, garlic, Parmesan, and milk in one pot until tender and thick.

$2.41per serving $$

60 minstart to table

5servings

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot

Ingredients

1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 lb / 1 kg chicken thighs
2 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 1/2 cups risotto rice
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup milk
fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and coat them with lemon pepper seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot.
Cook the garlic and onion for 4 minutes, then stir in the rice for 2 minutes.
Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes, then add the broth and 1 cup milk.
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165 F when returned to the pot.
Stir in the remaining milk, Parmesan, remaining butter, salt, pepper, and thyme, then rest for 5 minutes.

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