Blackened Chicken over Asparagus and Pea Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic minced or 1 tsp of garlic powder 1/2 yellow onion
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup arborio rice
• 8 oz of asparagus
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or other dried herb
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, or about 4 small thighs
• Your favorite seasoning such as pre-packaged taco powder, or a mixture of garlic powder, salt and pepper