Chicken & Mushroom Risotto with Tarragon
By Marge Perry & David Bonom
Creamy risotto with bite size pieces of chicken and mushrooms and just a hint of tarragon may be the quintessential comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
- Arborio Rice
- black pepper
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- chopped fresh tarragon
- Chopped shallots
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- garlic cloves
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Madeira wine
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Salt
- shiitake mushrooms
- sliced button mushrooms
DIRECTIONS
- Bring the broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the button and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl and reserve.
- Return the Dutch oven to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in the shallots and garlic