Baked Chicken Risotto

Balsamic Green Beans and Tomatoes
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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg whole mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 (48-oz) carton chicken broth
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done.
  2. Add rice, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in broth. Cover tightly, and bake 30 minutes.
  3. Stir well; cover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done. Stir in cheese, basil, and 2 Tbsp butter. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 30 seconds. Add beans and broth. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are tender; uncover and add vinegar and tomatoes.
  2. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened.

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