Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto
Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto delivers nutty, al dente grains infused with buttery mushrooms and a gentle kick of cayenne. The stovetop-to-oven method streamlines the process, then finishes with Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, and fresh chives for a lush, savory finish. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant side for company.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until they brown. They will start to brown once the moisture evaporates.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the onion. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent and soft.
- 4
Add the rice to the skillet and stir until every grain is coated with butter. Season with salt.
- 5
Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the rice mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring the rice until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice.
- 6
Add another cup of chicken stock to the rice and stir until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the grains are almost tender but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes. Move the skillet back to the stovetop. Season with more salt, if needed.
- 8
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth with the cream; pour it into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 9
Drizzle 2 tablespoons cream over the rice. Add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and chives; stir. Serve right away.
- Calories 409.53 kcal High 20%
- Protein 15.04 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 22.31 g 8%
- Total Fat 29.01 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 17.76 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.17 mg High 27%
- Sodium 635.4 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.46 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 353.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 6.58 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1017.47 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 72.83 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 409.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Fresh Chives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto healthy?
- Chef John's Baked Mushroom Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 409.53 calories and 15.04 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 635.4 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.76 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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