Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this slow cooked risotto - a tasty Italian side dish.
Slow-Cooker Lemon Scented Risotto
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 2 hr 15 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 13
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups uncooked short-grain Arborio rice
- 1 cup white wine
- 5 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Additional fresh thyme, lemon peel, and ground pepper, if desired

Make With
Progresso Broth
Instructions
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Step1Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shallots are tender. Add rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until edges of kernels are translucent. Stir in wine. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until wine is absorbed. Pour rice mixture into slow cooker.
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Step2In 8-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave broth on High 2 minutes or until very hot. Pour into slow cooker. Stir in 1 teaspoon thyme, the salt and pepper.
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Step3Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours. Stir in cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the lemon peel and lemon juice. Garnish with additional thyme, lemon peel and ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
230
Calories
7g
Total Fat
9g
Protein
30g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 230
- Total Fat
- 7g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 690mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 30g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 0%
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 High-Fat Meat;Carbohydrate Choice
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