Risotto with Chicken, Lemon, and Basil

Name: Risotto with Chicken, Lemon, and Basil
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; Salt; pepper

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This simple rice dish uses minimal ingredients for maximum flavor and makes a perfect dinner for even busy weeknights.

Keywords

Italian
Rice
Pasta
Grains
Rice & Beans
Europe
Poultry
Weeknight
Main Courses
Chicken

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Ingredients

1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Salt
pepper