Creamy, Comforting Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
(Ready in 40 Minutes!)
Craving a restaurant-worthy meal without the fuss? This Chicken and Mushroom Risotto is here to deliver creamy Arborio rice, tender chicken, and savory mushrooms in a dish thatโs luxurious yet simple! Perfect for cozy dinners, date nights, or impressing guests, this risotto is rich, satisfying, and so worth the stir. Letโs get cooking!
Why Youโll Love This Recipe 
Creamy without heavy cream โ thanks to slow-stirred magic!
One-pot wonder โ minimal cleanup, maximum flavor!
Comfort food upgrade โ gourmet taste, weeknight ease!
Versatile โ swap veggies, herbs, or proteins!
Crowd-pleasing โ even risotto skeptics will beg for seconds!
Ingredients Youโll Need 
(Serves 4-6)
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth (keep warm!)
- 1 cup dry white wine (or extra broth)
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ยฝ tsp dried)
- Salt
+ black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup frozen peas, ยฝ tsp truffle oil, or a squeeze of lemon
Step-by-Step Instructions 
Sautรฉ the Base
- Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a large pan. Sautรฉ onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Toast the Rice
- Add Arborio rice. Stir for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in wine, stirring until absorbed.
Simmer & Stir
- Add warm broth ยฝ cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed. Repeat until rice is creamy and al dente (20-25 mins).
Cook Chicken & Mushrooms
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp butter. Cook chicken until golden (6-8 mins). Remove, then sautรฉ mushrooms until browned.
Combine & Finish
- Stir chicken, mushrooms, Parmesan, remaining butter, and thyme into risotto. Season with salt + pepper.
Garnish & Serve!
- Top with parsley, extra Parmesan, and a crack of black pepper.
Pro Tips for Perfect Risotto 
Keep broth warm โ cold broth slows cooking and ruins texture!
Stir constantly โ releases starch for that signature creaminess.
Add mushrooms last โ prevents them from becoming soggy.
Taste as you go โ adjust seasoning before finishing.
Leftovers? โ Reheat with a splash of broth to revive creaminess!
Serving Ideas 
- Elegant Dinner: Pair with a crisp white wine + garlic bread
- Fresh Contrast: Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Weeknight Comfort: Roasted asparagus + a glass of sparkling water
Why Chicken & Mushroom Risotto? 
This dish is comfort food royalty! The umami-rich mushrooms and tender chicken meld with the creamy rice for a meal that feels indulgent but is surprisingly simple. Itโs gluten-free adaptable (check broth labels!) and perfect for using leftovers. Plus, the stirring ritual is oddly therapeuticโpromise!
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