NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup arborio rice

1 cup cremini mushrooms

0.5 medium yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh thyme

PREPARATION

• 1

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

• 3

  In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and arborio rice, toasting the grains for 2 minutes until the edges are translucent.

• 5

  Add the chicken broth 0.5 cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting for the liquid to be fully absorbed before adding the next portion.

• 6

  Once the rice is tender and creamy, stir the cooked chicken, parmesan cheese, fresh thyme, and remaining salt and pepper back into the pan.

• 7

  Serve immediately while the texture is rich and velvety.