Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Perfect for camping, this Chicken and Mushroom Risotto can easily be cooked over a campfire in a Dutch oven or pot on a camp gas stove for a hearty meal.
Preparation 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Ready in 50 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups risotto rice such as Arborio
- 1 cup white wine (Chardonnay)
- 10 button mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 small pot
Directions
- Place the chicken stock and thyme on to simmer in a small pot.
- In a large pot add the olive oil and butter then place over moderate heat. When the butter has melted add the diced chicken and cook until white all over.
- Add the onion and garlic then saute until the onion is transparent.
- Add the risotto rice and stir into the chicken, onion, garlic, and oil. When the rice has absorbed all the oil, add the wine.
- When the wine is almost absorbed, add some mushrooms and a ladle of the chicken stock. Continue to add mushrooms and chicken stock until both are completely used.
- Taste the risotto, if the rice is still hard additional liquids need to be added. this could be more chicken stock if available, wine, or if needed water. When the rice is cooked add 3/4 of the Parmesan cheese and stir through. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve while still hot, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
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