This high-protein chicken and mushroom risotto is a creamy and comforting dish packed with lean chicken breast and hearty mushrooms. It's perfect for a cozy dinner while boosting your protein intake. Plus, it's easy to make with simple ingredients for a balanced meal.
What makes it macro-friendly: a whole pound of chicken breast turns classic risotto into a high-protein dinner, with just enough Parmesan and butter for that creamy finish.
7.1g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 30 mins
- Total
- 45 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
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Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
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Pour in the white wine (if using) and cook until evaporated. Gradually add the chicken broth, one cup at a time, stirring continuously and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more. This process will take about 18-20 minutes.
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Once the rice is creamy and cooked al dente, stir in the cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, butter, and fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
Tami’s notes
For an even higher protein boost, swap the chicken broth for chicken bone broth.
You may add additional vegetables such as green peas or baby spinach.
You can substitute the chicken for turkey breast or a plant-based chicken alternative for variety.
For a dairy-free option, swap the butter and Parmesan for nutritional yeast and plant-based butter.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 523kcalProtein 37gCarbs 43gFat 20g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
