Steps to Make Creamy Parmesan Risotto With Peas Recipe

Quick Risotto-Style Rice & Chicken

January 21, 2021july 11, 2021 by deb jump to recipe i've always struggled with risotto, the classic northern italian rice dish that gets creamy from slow cooking in i've made a lot of mushroom, spring pea, and asparagus and/or greens risottos over the years before.

Recipe Summary Quick Risotto-Style Rice & Chicken

Whip up an Italian classic in just 30 minutes with our Quick Risotto-Style Rice Chicken recipe. Dig into a creamy mix of chicken, peas and mushrooms topped off with grated parmesan cheese.

Ingredients | Creamy Parmesan Risotto With Peas Recipe

2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, divided

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cups milk

1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken

1 cup frozen green peas

⅓ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add milk, Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor and peas and prepare according to package directions.

Stir in chicken, sour cream and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; heat through. Serve sprinkled with remaining Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired, with chopped parsley and cracked black pepper.

For Chicken & Rice Risotto Balls: Prepare Quick Risotto-Style Rice & Chicken recipe above. Refrigerate until chilled. Chop mixture until uniform in size. Shape into balls by firmly pressing together 2 Tablespoonful amounts. Roll in 1 cup flour then dip into 3 lightly beaten eggs and roll in 1 cup Italian style seasoned breadcrumbs. Fill one-third of large no-stick skillet with canola oil* (about 2 cups) and heat over medium-high heat. Fry balls in batches until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve.

*Oil may need to be changed or strained to remove dark bits.

Info | Creamy Parmesan Risotto With Peas Recipe

prep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 48 risotto balls

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