Dinner for 5

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Risotto

Name: Creamy Parmesan Chicken Risotto
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 lb / 1 kg chicken thighs; 2 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 1 1/2 cups risotto rice; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; black pepper; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan; 2 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup milk; fresh thyme leaves (optional)

$11.28for 460 minServes 5

Seasoned chicken cooks with creamy rice, garlic, Parmesan, and milk in one pot until tender and thick.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 2 lb$2.29/lb typical	2 lb	$4.58Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Rice, 9.75 oz$0.08/oz typical	9.75 oz	$0.78Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Milk, 15 oz$0.04/oz typical	15 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.93Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.10

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot

Typical price

$2.82 per serving$11.28 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 lb / 1 kg chicken thighs
2 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 1/2 cups risotto rice
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup milk
fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and coat them with lemon pepper seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot.
Cook the garlic and onion for 4 minutes, then stir in the rice for 2 minutes.
Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes, then add the broth and 1 cup milk.
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165 F when returned to the pot.
Stir in the remaining milk, Parmesan, remaining butter, salt, pepper, and thyme, then rest for 5 minutes.

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