Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions). Moist roasted chicken gets the royal treatment with caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar and creamy risotto. You may choose to roast your own chicken or purchase a rotisserie chicken from a grocery store. A little grated cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano before serving is also a nice touch.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 onion

chopped

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio rice

¼ cup dry white wine

7 cups hot chicken broth

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes or until the onions are a dark golden brown. Remove from heat stir in the balsamic vinegar and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the remaining oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the rice and mix well. Let heat for about 2 minutes then pour in the wine. Reduce heat to medium low and start pouring in the broth about 1 cup at a time. Add more broth as each cup is absorbed. Continue in this manner until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is al dente about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the reserved onion mixture and allow to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish each serving with fresh thyme.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 774

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44.8g 90%

Carbohydrates: 77.3g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 4.7g

Fat: 29.1g 45%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 42%

Cholesterol: 72.2mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 292.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.1mg 147%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 25.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 54.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 30.6mg 11%

Potassium: 943.7mg 26%

Sodium: 2840.1mg 114%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 261.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.