Chicken Risotto with Broccoli • Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

• 2 heads broccoli, chopped into small florets (~4 cups)
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small 1-inch pieces
• 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 small white onion, minced (or 1 shallot, minced)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 cups arborio
• 6 cups chicken stock or broth, unsalted (or water*)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese