Creamy Chicken Risotto with Prosciutto and Caramelized Onions
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 whole Sliced Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cups Dry White Wine
- 4 slices Prosciutto
- 7 cups Hot Chicken Broth
- 1- 1/2 cup Aborio Rice
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Chives
- Heat broth in a large sauce pan until just under a simmer; keep hot until ready to add to the rice.
- In a small skillet, render the prosciutto over medium heat until crisp.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the onions and saute for 20 25 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.
- Remove from pan and add balsamic vinegar, set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same large skillet used for the onion.
- Stir in rice and mix well over medium heat.
- Coat rice with oil and allow to cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add wine.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add hot broth a ladle or two at a time, stirring until all liquid is absorbed.
- Continue this process until all broth is absorbed and rice is al dente, about 30 40 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved onion mixture, butter, chicken, and parmesan cheese.
- Top with prosciutto and chives.
olive oil, onion, balsamic vinegar, white wine, chicken broth, rice, butter, chicken, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chives
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamy-chicken-risotto-with-prosciutto-and-caramelized-onions/ (may not work)