Delicious Chicken Risotto Made with Leftover Chicken
Transform Leftover Chicken into Flavorful Chicken Risotto!
If you usually make chicken mayo with leftover chicken, why not try something different today with this Italian classic, ‘Chicken Risotto’! The rich creamy sauce, tender rice, and savory chicken will tantalize your taste buds. You can enjoy a restaurant-worthy meal right at home. (For chicken mayo recipe, refer here: http://blog.naver.com/dhya8792/220779922964)
Risotto Ingredients- 4 servings cooked rice
- 3 cups milk (paper cup standard)
- 1 cup heavy cream (paper cup standard)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 handful mushrooms (prepared as desired)
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 2 slices processed cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Adjustment- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the risotto meticulously. For the leftover chicken, carefully remove the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Wash and dice the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms into appropriate sizes.
Step 2
Heat a wide pan over medium heat, add a little cooking oil, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, and cook it gently until aromatic.
Step 3
Once the garlic aroma is released, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and sauté them until translucent, bringing out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Step 4
When the vegetables are softened from sautéing, add the prepared mushrooms and shredded chicken to the pan and stir-fry them together. Since the chicken itself can be salty, season with just a pinch of salt and pepper initially. You’ll adjust the seasoning later after tasting, so it’s important to control it carefully.
Step 5
Once all the ingredients are nicely sautéed, it’s time to create the creamy base for the risotto. Carefully pour in 3 cups of fresh milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, measured using a paper cup, into the pan.
Step 6
Wait for the milk and cream to start simmering gently in the pan. Once the edges begin to bubble, it’s ready for the next step.
Step 7
As the sauce begins to simmer, add the 4 servings of cooked rice and 2 slices of processed cheese to enhance the rich flavor.
Step 8
Using a spatula or spoon, stir gently to incorporate the rice and cheese into the creamy sauce until everything is well combined. The cheese will melt, creating a thick and delicious risotto with all the ingredients harmoniously blended.
Step 9
Your wonderful chicken risotto, where all ingredients are perfectly blended, is now complete! Enjoy this deep and rich flavor at home, just as delicious as store-bought risotto. It’s best served hot immediately!
