Chicken And Asparagus Risotto
Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Chicken and Asparagus is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This creamy risotto is infused with the flavors of shallots, garlic, white wine, and chicken stock, creating a rich and velvety base for the tender chicken and crisp asparagus. Finished with a generous amount of butter and grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is a decadent treat that is sure to impress your taste buds. Serve this indulgent risotto in deep bowls with extra Parmesan shavings on top for a touch of elegance.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced into 2.5cm chunks
- 250g carnaroli risotto rice
- 8 asparagus stalks, cut into 2.5cm sections
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 250ml white wine
- 1.5l good quality chicken stock
- butter
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- grated parmesan (50-100g depending on preference)
Instructions
- Season the chunks of chicken in salt and pepper and fry in oil for 3-4 minutes, then add the asparagus for a further 1-2 until everything is cooked. Place on a piece of kitchen roll for later use. Bring the stock to a simmer on the stove.
- Melt a good knob of butter and oil in a wide, heavy based frying pan and fry the shallots and garlic until translucent (taking care not to burn the garlic). Add in the rice and stir until all coated in oil - cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the rice husks split, from this point on do not stir the rice any more.
- Add the wine and cook until all the alcohol has been burned off, then add a ladle of stock to the rice. Once it has all been absorbed add another ladle, repeating for approximately 20 minutes. There is no exact science to cooking risotto, so the best way to check is to taste it to make sure it is cooked to your liking. If it is too firm, simply add more stock.
- Put back in the chicken and asparagus and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- To finish, stir another good knob of butter into the rice and a good amount of grated parmesan, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in deep bowls with some parmesan shavings on top.
Yield
Serves 2
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