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delicious one pan dinner creamy chicken caesar risotto in a black skillet with a lemon, parsley and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top

Easy Creamy Chicken Caesar Risotto (One Pan Dinner!)

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Easy creamy chicken caesar risotto is the ultimate comfort food dish made in a single pan. Tender juicy chicken, creamy caesar dressing and parmesan cheese combine perfectly with the rich texture of arborio rice “risotto”. Perfect for busy weeknights this family-friendly recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken caesar salads and risotto.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ cups Arborio rice “Risotto”
  • ½ cup white wine (optional), or water
  • 4 cups chicken broth, warmed
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • ¼ cup Caesar dressing
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup croutons, for topping

Instructions

  • Marinate and Cook the Chicken: Into a bowl, place the bite size chicken pieces and coat with olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large pan, once very hot, cook the chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pan, cook onion until translucent, then add garlic.
  • Toast the Rice: Add risotto, stirring to coat in oil, and cook until edges are translucent.
  • Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine (if using) and stir until absorbed.
  • Cook the Risotto: Gradually add warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until rice is creamy and al dente, about 16-18 minutes.
  • Finish the Risotto: Stir in Parmesan, Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Combine: Return chicken to the pan, stir in parsley, and mix well.
  • Serve: Top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cup(approximately)Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1452mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 413IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 5mg