Fruity Chicken Risotto

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

Fruity Chicken Risotto combines tender rice with savory chicken, earthy mushrooms, and sweet dried apricots and dates, enhanced by soy sauce and fresh herbs. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests who enjoy a fruity twist on classic risotto.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 3 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 1/3 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled
  • 2 c. cooked chicken, cut up
  • 1/2 c. dried apricots, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. chopped dates
  • 1/4 c. chopped roasted cashews
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook mushrooms, onion, and bacon in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add water, soy sauce, and crumbled bouillon cubes.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  7. Stir in cooked chicken, dried apricots, chopped dates, chopped cashews, chopped parsley, and sliced green onions.
  8. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

870 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 29.9g 60% DV
Total Fat 54.1g 69% DV
Carbs 76.8g 28% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 20.3g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2523mg 100% DV
Potassium 2451.5mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 38.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 43.6mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 108.8mg 8% DV
Iron 17.2mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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