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Quick Chicken Risotto

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 27, 2010
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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this chicken risotto dinner – a tasty Italian rice dish.

Quick Chicken Risotto

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
  • 1 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces sliced Canadian-style bacon, cut up
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer without stirring 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in asparagus, Canadian bacon and basil. Cover and simmer without stirring 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center; remove from heat. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition

330 Calories
6g Total Fat
27g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
50mg
Sodium
920mg
Total Carbohydrate
43g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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