Chicken Risotto

Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 Chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut into small pieces 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 
* 1 tablespoon olive oil 
* 1 cup chopped Onion 
* 1/2 cup chopped carrots 
* 1/2 cup chopped celery 
* 1 tablespoon butter 
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice 
* 1/3 cup dry white wine 
* 2 cups chicken stock 
* 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
* Additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
== Directions ==
# Season Chicken with salt and pepper. 
# Cook in oil in large skillet until brown; remove and set aside. 
# Cook Onion, carrots and celery in butter in same skillet over medium-high heat until tender crisp. 
# Add rice; stir 2 to 3 minutes. 
# Add wine; stir until absorbed. 
# Stir in 1 cup stock. 
# Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until stock is absorbed. 
# Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup stock and 3 cups water, allowing each to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. 
# It will approximately 25 to 30 minutes. 
# Stir in tomato, Cheese and reserved Chicken. 
# Garnish with Cheese, if desired.
Category:Italian Recipes
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