Best Chicken Saffron Risotto Low Fat Recipes

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SAFFRON CHICKEN RISOTTO



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Make and share this Saffron Chicken Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
1 dash white pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup arborio rice
1 pinch powdered saffron
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth, heated and kept warm
3 cups hot water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and white pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper and celery. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and vegetables; set aside.
  • Melt butter in skillet until hot. Add rice and saffron; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, one cup at a time; allow each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and has a creamy consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, olives, cream and chicken mixture; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.1, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 833.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 46.7

SAFFRON RISOTTO



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My mom made this risotto for us fairly frequently as we loved it so much. I got this recipe from "Italian Cooking" by Capalbo et al. I was forced to find an actual recipe since my mom doesn't have her recipes on paper (you know how it is :)) and this one comes very close. Yes, it's a bit time consuming and requires a lot of stirring, but you will be well-rewarded in the end for your effort! :D In Italy, this risotto is classically served with osso bucco, but it's wonderful even on its own!

Provided by Mel T

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups beef stock or 5 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron (1 sachet)
6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (if you can find it, carnaroli makes the *best* risotto)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff from the can!)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
  • Ladle a little stock into a small bowl.
  • Add the saffron threads or powder and leave to infuse.
  • Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large saucepan until foaming.
  • Add the onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Add the rice.
  • Stir until grains start to swell and burst, then add a few ladlefuls of the stock, with the saffron liquid, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir over low heat until the stock is absorbed.
  • Add the remaining stock, a few ladlefuls at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all of the liquid before adding more, and stirring constantly.
  • After 20-25 minutes, the rice should be al dente and the risotto golden yellow, moist and creamy.
  • Gently stir in about two-thirds of the parmesan and the rest of the butter.
  • Heat through until the butter has melted, then taste for seasoning.
  • Transfer the risotto to a warmed serving bowl or platter and serve immediately, with the remaining parmesan sprinkled on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 1652.2, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.4

SAFFRON RISOTTO



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A beautiful bright and easy risotto with an egg yolk added at the end to give a lovely silky richness - perfect for lunchtime entertaining

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , very finely chopped
350g arborio risotto rice
125ml Fino sherry or dry white wine
½ tsp saffron
50g parmesan , or vegetarian alternative, grated
1 egg yolk
rocket salad, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a pan over a very low heat - have a ladle at the ready. Melt the butter and olive oil in a high-sided, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and a large pinch of salt, then cook, stirring, for 5 mins until softened and fragrant but not colouring. Tip in the rice and coat in the oil and butter, cooking for a few mins until beginning to toast. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until it's absorbed. Add the saffron and begin to add the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring continually. Add more stock as it's absorbed. After 25-30 mins, all the stock should be absorbed and the rice should be creamy and al dente.
  • Add the Parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the egg yolk. Season and serve with a peppery rocket salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

SAFFRON RISOTTO



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Provided by Lesley Porcelli

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Onion     Rice     Side     Sauté     Healthy     Self     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

28 ounces chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice
1 cup white wine
Large pinch of saffron
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus shavings for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a low simmer in a medium pot. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Cook onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Sauté until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and saffron; bring to a simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of wine. Add 2 ladles of stock to rice; simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of stock. Continue adding stock, allowing rice to absorb it before adding the next ladleful. Cook until rice is al dente and mixture is a little loose. Stir in butter. Turn off heat. Stir in grated cheese. Cover and let sit 2 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls. Garnish each with cheese shavings, if desired.

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