Mushroom & Chicken Risotto

PREP TIME: 10 Min

COOK TIME: 25 Min

SERVES: 4

  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 1 leek, halved, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 400g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, shredded
  • 60g Parmesan, finely grated

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C fan forced. Heat 2 tbs oil in an ovenproof cookware over medium heat. Add the leek, garlic and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onions are soft. Add the rice and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
  2. Remove pan from the heat, cover with lid or foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the stock is almost absorbed.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side until just cooked through. Remove to a board, stand for 5 minutes then thinly slice.
  4. Stir the chicken, basil and Parmesan into the risotto. Season with pepper and serve.

MADE WITH

Swiss Brown Mushrooms
Swiss Brown