Lightened up Chricken Scampi Risotto
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
12 1/2 cup servings
- Serves:
- 10
ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into small strips
- 1 egg white
- 1⁄2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1⁄2 cup white wine
- 4 -6 cups chicken broth (heated with juice of 2 lemons)
- 4 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
- 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
directions
- Set the broth simmering in another pot.
- Beat egg white in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- Combine bread crumbs with 1/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl.
- Add chicken and toss well.
- Heat non-stick skillet over medium high heat. When heated, spray with cooking spray.
- Add half of chicken and stir fry about 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat with remaining chicken and more cooking spray.
- In same skillet, spray additional cooking spray and add onion and garlic. cook until onion is softened, but not browned.
- Add rice, stirring constantly, and cook 5 minutes more, making sure rice does not brown.
- Add wine, stirring CONSTANTLY, and let wine totally evaporate.
- When wine is evaporated, begin adding broth 1/2 cup (or one ladle) at a time, letting each addition evaporate before adding the next.
- After fourth addition of broth is added, add chicken and begin tasting rice after each addition has evaporated. Rice should be al dente when done.
- When risotto is to the desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in smart balance, grated cheese, and parsley.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kate DeMello
Swansea, 61
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