Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions
Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions pairs creamy Arborio rice with tender pieces of roasted chicken for a comforting, balanced bowl. Sweet, tangy onions deepen the flavor, while a splash of white wine brightens each bite—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the hot oil, stirring, until deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Take off the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar; set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the rice in the hot oil for 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the wine while stirring. Lower the heat to medium-low.
- 5
Add 1 cup hot broth; cook and stir until the broth is absorbed.
- 6
While stirring constantly, keep adding the remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, until all the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender yet slightly firm, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the reserved onion mixture until warmed through. Remove from the heat.
- 8
Stir in the chicken and butter; season with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with thyme.
- Calories 698.73 kcal High 35%
- Protein 39.21 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 69.65 g 25%
- Total Fat 26.47 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.07 mg High 47%
- Sodium 2038.29 mg High 89%
- Dietary Fiber 2.69 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.46 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 595.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 46.86 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.11 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Risotto with Balsamic Caramelized Onions is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 698.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Balsamic Vinegar, Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 698.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions healthy?
- Chicken Risotto with Balsamic-Caramelized Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 698.73 calories and 39.21 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2038.29 mg (89% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.14 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, 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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