Creamy Chicken Risotto

Introduction

Rich, velvety, and deeply satisfying, Creamy Chicken Risotto is an Italian classic that stands out for its luscious mouthfeel and bold flavors. Why make it at home? You control the creamy consistency and balance of tender chicken with arborio rice for a main dish that’s both comforting and elegant. Each bite is a delicious harmony of well-seasoned, juicy chicken and perfectly al dente grains, making it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or special occasions.

Why This Creamy Chicken Risotto Stands Out

The real secret to outstanding risotto is gentle stirring and gradual addition of stock, which creates creaminess without a drop of actual cream. When you fold in freshly cooked, shredded chicken and a hit of cheese, every spoonful is packed with flavor and the perfect balance of richness and subtle tang.

Prepping Chicken and Veggies for Maximum Flavor

Start with quality chicken breast—seasoned, seared, and shredded for tender bites throughout the dish. Quick, uniform dicing of aromatics (onion, garlic, celery) is crucial for even cooking and a beautiful risotto base. For effortless prep, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can help chop your onions and veggies swiftly and evenly.

Use a sturdy, nonstick pan like a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch to sauté without sticking. This ensures smooth deglazing, critical for the risotto’s depth of flavor.

Once the chicken is cooked, pulling it into pieces is much easier and faster with a dedicated Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen. Even shredding means even bites in every forkful.

Building an Ultra-Creamy, Restaurant-Style Risotto

Risotto is all about patience: add hot broth gradually and stir often. This releases the starch from the rice, creating the creamy texture classic risotto is known for. A digital scale, like the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, ensures you use just the right amount of rice and cheese for ultimate consistency.

Fold in freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano at the very end, just as the risotto reaches creamy perfection. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving—this quick step takes it from homemade to restaurant quality.

Serving and Storing for the Best Results

Creamy Chicken Risotto is best served immediately while hot and luscious. For portable lunches or easy leftovers, portion into an airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). With their tight seals, you can keep your risotto fresh, whether storing in the fridge or carrying to work for a delicious midday meal.

For an extra touch, garnish with a sprinkle of parsley, crack of black pepper, or additional cheese just before serving.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 4 generous servings. Each bowl delivers about 550–600 calories, 35g protein, and a balance of healthy carbs and rich flavors—perfect as a hearty main course or impressive dinner-party centerpiece.

Creamy Chicken Risotto Recap

This Creamy Chicken Risotto delivers classic Italian comfort with the perfect blend of creamy rice and succulent chicken. Easy to prepare with the right tools, it’s a surefire way to impress at the dinner table—whether it’s a weeknight meal or festive celebration.

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook 5–8 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove, shred using a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft (about 4 minutes). Add arborio rice and toast, stirring, until rice is coated and opaque at edges.
3. If using wine, pour it in now, stirring until almost completely absorbed.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add a ladleful of warm broth, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue adding broth, a little at a time, stirring often and allowing each addition to absorb before adding more. This process should take about 20 minutes, and the rice should be creamy and al dente.
5. Once the rice is cooked, stir in shredded chicken, butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and grated black pepper as needed.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes