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Cheat's chicken and mushroom risotto

Prep Time Cook Time Serves
20 20 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 500g chicken thigh fillets, chopped
  • 100g sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
  • 250g flat mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups frozen broad beans
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Shaved parmesan, to garnish

1 Heat olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish (20-cup capacity) over a medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened.

2 Add chicken and prosciutto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken has changed colour. Add rice, chicken stock and mushrooms. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Cover with lid.

3 Cook mixture in a moderate oven (180°C) for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

4 Meanwhile, add broad beans to a small saucepan of boiling water. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel outer shells of beans and discard.

5 Add broad beans and parmesan to risotto. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

6 Serve the risotto garnished with shaved parmesan.

Tip Risotto is best made close to serving, but can be refrigerated for up to
2 days. Add a little stock or water before reheating it.

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5 Comments Report Abuse
1. fbranchi - Oct 05 11:52pm
hi
I think that you need an Italian chef in your staff!
Ciao from Italy and sorry
2. sue.petersen@xtra.co.nz - Oct 07 12:19pm
Way too expensive! Using some chicken meat, a can of sweet and sour Just Add Chicken, some frozen veges and a packet of Rice Risotto I can make the same meal for less than half that price and in half the time.
3. bahale@xtra.co.nz - Oct 07 02:00pm
cost that out please! It seems rather expensive!
4. connie.1234 - Feb 25 05:55pm
I love cooking new things regardless of cost as long as everyone in my family likes it. Would fbranchi suggest anything different to the recipe above as I would like to try the Italian version. Thanks
5. laurensparkles - May 07 09:04am
This is not that expensive! God, some people are so tight. It looks nice I'm going to make it.
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