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Chicken, Mushroom, and Ancient Grain Risotto
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Rachel Post
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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- 6 oz. Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
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- 6 Chive Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat17g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat diced chicken dry.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan and stir often until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.While chicken cooks, toast panko. -
2 Toast Panko and Prepare Ingredients
Place a small non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan and immediately turn off burner. Stir constantly until lightly golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
Remove from burner.Thinly slice chives.Carefully massage farro in bag to break up any clumps. Tear a small slit in an upper corner of bag to vent. Place upright in microwave and heat, 45 seconds. Remove rice from packaging. -
3 Make the Risotto
Add mushrooms, 3/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to pan with chicken. Stir often until mushrooms soften and begin to brown, 3-4 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir in farro and chicken demi-glace until combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner and stir in sour cream until combined and creamy. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with panko and chives. Bon appétit!
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