CREAMY RISOTTO WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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Here we have creamy risotto with white wine, butter, parmesan, spinach, and sage. Topped with chicken & veggie meatballs, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, and olive oil. As I make risotto all I hear in my head is Gordon Ramsay screaming 'IT'S FOOKIN CRUNCHY' (if you watch hells kitchen you know). They key to a perfect risotto is patience!This one takes time for sure, but it is so worth it in the end! There is nothing more comforting than a big creamy bowl of risotto. Skip the meatba...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups chicken stock
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 diced shallot
3 minced garlic cloves
1 cup of arborio rice
2 cups grated parmesan
handful of fresh sage finely chopped
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup white wine (optional)
200g ground chicken
1 egg
2 cups freshly chopped spinach
1 grated and drained zucchini
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 garlic powder
1/2 lemon (juice)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a simmer in one pot
  • In another, melt the butter and add olive oil, then add the dice shallot and minced garlic cloves
  • Season with salt and pepper then add the arborio rice
  • Add the of white wine then slowly add the chicken stock (1/2 cup at a time) and let is slowly absorb until all liquid is used
  • The risotto should be tender once all liquid is absorbed
  • Mix in parmesan cheese, chopped sage, and fresh spinach
  • Adjust according to taste
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl
  • Mold into meatballs (golf ball sized) then air fry at 380 F for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning halfway
  • Alternatively pan fry

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