Pesto Risotto – alathele

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 small shallots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb (2 cups) Arborio rice (do not rinse)
• 7 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 7-8 oz goat cheese
• 7-8 oz shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pesto
• 1 lb asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Shredded rotisserie chicken (optional) or 2 chicken breasts, split and cut into cubes (optional for Instapot)