Description
Indulge in a homemade Creamy Chicken Risotto Recipe that rivals your favorite restaurant dish. This comforting meal features tender chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach combined with creamy arborio rice for a rich and satisfying flavor. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings, this risotto is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. Elevate your dining experience with this gourmet comfort food that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 oz fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 2 minutes. Stir in arborio rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine, deglaze the pot, and let it simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed (about 20 minutes).
- When the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in butter and parmesan cheese until melted, then mix in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Top with sliced chicken thighs and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg