Creamy Tomato Risotto with Chicken

Indulge in the creamy comfort of this tomato risotto, elevated with tender pieces of chicken.  This recipe combines the classic Italian flavors of Arborio rice, rich tomato sauce, and savory chicken into a satisfying one-pot meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a

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Creamy Tomato Risotto with Chicken

Total Time1 hour hr

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb Organic boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tsp All purpose seasoning (We like Happy Salt)
• 1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 Garlic (Pressed)
• 1 Zucchini (finely chopped)
• 1 Yellow squash (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Organic arborio rice
• 11/2 cup Chicken broth
• 3 cup Creamy tomato sauce (from component recipe)

Instructions

• In a cast iron skillet over medium heat add in 2 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil. 
• Sprinkle the chicken breast with 1 tsp. all purpose seasoning. 
• Add to the skillet and sear 7 minutes one side.  Flip and seat 7 minutes the other side. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165 f. 
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and add in 1 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil to the skillet. 
• Add in the 1/2 onion finely chopped, 1 zucchini finely chopped, 1 yellow squash finely chopped and 2 garlic cloves pressed.  Stir until onions caramelize and zucchini softens. 
• Add in the 1 cup rinsed arborio rice.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice turns slightly translucent.  
• Add 1/2 cup of warmed chicken broth and stir.  Continue cooking until the broth is absorbed and do the same thing with the remaining broth. 
• Once all of the broth is absorbed, start add in the the creamy tomato sauce 1 cup at a time. Let it absorb just like you did the broth. 
• Once all of the sauce is absorbed, let rest for five minutes with no heat on. Serve and enjoy!