Chicken Risotto

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

3/8 cup unsalted butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in strips
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups rice -- uncooked
4 ounces mushrooms -- sliced
3 medium green onions -- chopped
1 1/2 pints chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil
1 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
 

Preparation:

In large skillet, melt 1/3 of the butter. Add chicken and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pieces are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Add remaining butter, rice, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions. Continue cooking until mushrooms are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and basil. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Gently stir in chicken and continue simmering until chicken is heated through and rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and serve.