Chicken risotto: 23 recipes to win the title of chef for good

Quick and easy to make, risotto is, at the same time, a very elegant option, which makes it one of the favorite dishes of every first-time cook. The problem is often finding variations of the recipe in order to make it more interesting and, above all, to make it look like a complete meal, since not everyone is content to leave out protein. Want a solution? Try making a chicken risotto!

Despite the difficulty inherent in all risottos, which is getting to the right point of arborio rice, chicken risotto is still an easy recipe to make. In addition, the chicken adds more flavor, texture and substance to the dish, which, in Brazil, also awakens a certain affective memory, reminding us a little of our chicken.

Did your mouth water? So don’t waste time and check out several delicious and different chicken risotto recipes for everyday life or for special occasions.

Simple chicken risotto recipes

1. Chicken risotto: very easy to make, this risotto is prepared in two stages. First, prepare the chicken fillet cut into cubes in the skillet with onion and tomato, and set aside. Then prepare the risotto normally in the same skillet, basting it all the time to make it creamy. When it’s almost done, add the chicken and it’s just finished.

2. Chicken risotto in the microwave: if traditional risotto is already quick and practical, this one in the microwave is not even mentioned. To make it, you will need frozen seasoned chicken breast, onion, tomato pulp, white wine, water and arborio rice. After cooking everything in the microwave, the finish is made with Parmesan cheese and parsley, giving creaminess and a special touch to the dish.

3. Whole-grain chicken risotto: an excellent option to maintain a healthy diet during the week, this risotto is also of the shovel type. With two or three vegetables of your choice or leftovers in the fridge, mix brown rice and finish with cream cheese for creaminess.

4. Chicken risotto with saffron: either by giving more color to the dish, or by creating a new and incredible layer of flavor, the truth is that saffron has everything to do with chicken and also with rice recipes, such as paella is not let us deny The ingredients and method of preparation are the same as the traditional risotto, with the difference that saffron is added to it.

5. Chicken risotto with vegetables: as a complement to arborio rice and chicken, this recipe uses carrots, zucchini, peas and peppers. But, you can use whatever ingredients you have at home, as long as they taste good. Another secret of the recipe is to put the ingredients in the pan or frying pan according to their cooking time so that they do not lose their texture.

6. Chicken and carrot risotto: a good recipe to give new life to the roast chicken left over from the weekend, this risotto is beautiful and very tasty thanks to the combination with carrots and mushrooms. Despite being optional, the latter make a huge difference, especially if the idea is a special dinner.

7. Chicken risotto with tomato: anyone who has tried it knows that tomato risotto is delicious, but it is one of those recipes where some people may miss the protein. How to solve? Adding chicken, of course! The cool thing is that its preparation is made together with the tomato, which already serves to fuse and enrich the flavor.

8. Redneck risotto: unlike the other recipes so far, this bet on skinless chicken thighs, which guarantees a special flavor. Another differential is that it uses common rice, but it is prepared in the same way as risotto. In this case, the potato starch is responsible for the creaminess.

Chicken recipes with special ingredients

9. Chicken, Pumpkin and Carrot Risotto: This one-pot recipe gets even more creaminess thanks to the pumpkin, while the carrot adds to the texture. For seasoning, she also bets on a ready-made Indian seasoning that can be substituted for curry with great results.

10. Chicken, Pea and Lemon Risotto: Sicilian lemon risotto is already a classic. Add chicken, fresh peas and other flavorful ingredients and seasonings like celery, garlic, onion and basil and the result is a fragrant and flavorful risotto.

11. Chicken, Pepper and Fresh Herb Risotto: If you want a healthier risotto, this recipe is for you. That’s because, instead of using ready-made broth, she proposes making chicken broth from scratch, with chicken thighs, onions, salt and pepper cooked together. Then, strain the broth, shred the chicken and make the risotto as usual, adding pepper and fresh herbs.

12. Chicken risotto with cream cheese: this recipe relies on a simple and intelligent combination of ingredients, mixing chicken, tomato, basil and cream cheese. As there are few ingredients, the ideal is that everything is very fresh to give more flavor.

13. Chicken risotto with cauliflower and leeks: to make the risotto more functional, with more fiber, this recipe uses brown rice, cauliflower, leeks and zucchini, in addition to seasoned chicken. To give the typical creaminess of risotto, the suggestion is to use light curd or cream cheese, which also add flavor to the dish.

14. Chicken and Bacon Risotto: Chicken with peas is a classic combination, as is white sauce with bacon and peas. So why not combine the two? Preparation is done in stages. First of all, you need to cook and shred the chicken. Then, fry the bacon until it is dry and start the normal preparation of the risotto. The chicken and peas are placed in the middle of cooking.

15. Chicken risotto with grains and vegetables: the preparation of this risotto consists of making a sautéed chicken breast cut with a selection of vegetables and adding the rice of your choice. Add water, let it cook for 15 minutes and it’s done! You already have a healthy and tasty lunch.

16. Chicken risotto with biquinho pepper: the inspiration for this recipe is Italian-country cuisine, that is, with an influence of international cuisine, but with a little foot in the flavors of home that stir our affective memory. The preparation is the same as for all risottos, but take a look at the list of ingredients: chicken, lemon pepper, bacon, pesto, tomato passata, biquinho pepper and tabasco pepper.

Chicken risotto recipes for a restaurant dinner

17. Chicken risotto with funghi: the distinctive flavor of the funghi is one of the stars of this recipe. The other is the chicken, which still gets the saffron seasoning. To ensure the restaurant taste, the recipe must be made in stages, which makes it a little more work. But believe me, hydrating the mushrooms and making the vegetable broth makes all the difference in the result.

18. Chicken Risotto with Sicilian Lemon: despite its elaborate flavor and eye-catching look, this recipe is very easy to make. That’s because she can even take seasoned chicken that is already ready in the fridge. You will add lemon zest and juice to it, which will give the risotto a special flavor.

19. Chicken risotto with brie cheese: since risotto takes few ingredients, why not invest a little more in them to arrive at a special risotto? In the case of this one, she just replaced the Parmesan cheese with brie cheese at the end of the traditional chicken risotto with peas.

20. Chicken risotto with red wine: as rice and chicken are light in color, they only go with white wine, right? Wrong! This simple and easy chicken risotto recipe uses the most striking flavor of red wine to give it color, flavor and a different aroma. The use, however, is the same as that of white wine, that is, it must be placed right after the rice is wrapped in oil.

21. Chicken risotto with passion fruit: the coolest thing about risotto is that, with a little creativity, the dish goes far. As an example, this recipe transforms the classic chicken in passion fruit sauce into risotto, using the fruit juice to make it.

22. Chicken risotto with coalho cheese: in this recipe, the cubed chicken must be seasoned and prepared beforehand, to be added only when the rice is almost ready. It is also at this time that the curd cheese should be placed. In addition to these ingredients, others that contribute to the flavor are celery, carrots, green beans, basil, leeks, rosemary and onions.

23. Chicken risotto with pine nuts and almonds: risotto already has the look of colder days, but if you want to make it even more comforting, try this recipe that also adds the sweetness of the pine nuts and sliced ​​almonds previously toasted for a dish more refined and with the face of special occasions.

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