Chicken Risotto


Course : Italian
Serves: 3
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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 / Directions:


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.


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