Chicken Basil Risotto
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Serves: 4
Red Gold gives us convenience from your pantry – easy to make and good for you too! Just add salad and crusty Italian bread for a flavorful meal. Chicken Basil Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 1 ONION, CHOPPED
- 1 CUP ARBORIO RICE
- 1 (14.5 OUNCE) CAN CHICKEN BROTH
- ½ CUP WATER
- 1 (8 OUNCE) CAN PEAS, DRAINED
- 6 OUNCES CUBED COOKED CHICKEN, OR 1 (6 OUNCE) CAN CHUNK CHICKEN, DRAINED
- 1 (15 OUNCE) CAN RED GOLD® CRUSHED TOMATOES
- 2 TABLESPOONS CHOPPED FRESH BASIL
- ½ CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
- SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
Instructions
- HEAT OLIVE OIL IN A MEDIUM NON-STICK SAUCE PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT. ADD ONION AND COOK FOR 5 MINUTES OR UNTIL ONION IS TRANSLUCENT. ADD RICE; STIR TO COAT WITH OIL AND MIX WITH THE ONIONS.
- POUR IN BROTH AND WATER. SIMMER COVERED UNTIL STOCK IS ABSORBED, ABOUT 20 MINUTES. STIR IN PEAS, CHICKEN, RED GOLD® CRUSHED TOMATOES, BASIL AND CHEESE. HEAT AND STIR FOR 10 MINUTES. SEASON WITH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER AND SERVE.
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