Chicken and Peas Risotto

Risotto is on top of the list when it comes to my favorite comfort dishes.....I have been enjoying eating and experimenting with different flavors and variations of RISOTTO from the first day I tried this heavenly concoction

It is hearty.....tasty and easy to make. You can add just about anything to your basic recipe....

Risotto is one of my go-to-meals when I am in a rush or my brain can't think of anything else.


Last night I had about 35 minutes to make my kids hearty and filling dinner since it was a double after-school activities night..... Talk about pressure.

Luckily there is always Arborio rice in my pantry and as luck would have it couple of fresh chicken breasts in the fridge.

Chicken and Peas Risotto

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 cups Water
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Onion ( chopped)
• 2-3 Cloves of Garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup Arborio Rice
• 1/2 cup White Wine (dry)
• 2 Tbsp Butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Romano cheese
• 2 Large Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1/4 cup White Wine
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder

STEP 1: In saucepan heat the stock and water over medium low heat.

STEP 2: In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic to pan and saute to soften 3 to 4 minutes Stir in the rice.

STEP 3: Cook Arborio rice for 1 to 2 minutes, then add wine and cook until evaporated. Reduce the heat to medium. Add in the hot stock, a few ladles at a time, and stir for a minute with each addition to get the starch and the creamy aspect.

STEP 4: Keep adding stock every time skillet or saucepan starts getting dry edges.

STEP 5: While the rice cooks cut chicken breast into chunks. In another pan heat olive oil, brown the chicken. De-glaze the pan with white wine, add peas, salt, pepper and garlic powder and saute untill done.

STEP 6: When rice is cooked to Al Dente, stir in butter, cheese, chicken and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve!

Chicken and Peas Risotto