Oven Chicken Risotto

(from Linda Lu’s recipe box)

Quick, easy and wonderful!

Source: Southern Living

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Casseroles

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice (short grain)
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups chopped deli-roasted chicken
  • 1 (8 oz.) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place butter in a 13×9″ baking dish; bake 5 minutes or until melted. Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients

  2. Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in chicken, mozzarella, and tomatoes, sprinkle with shredded basil.

  3. Serve immediately

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