Lemon risotto with pan-roasted chicken

Crispy pan-roasted chicken on creamy lemon risotto is an easy, delicious family recipe. Just as perfect for weeknight meals as it is for dinner parties.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 608kcal

Ingredients

For the pan-roasted chicken

salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts skin-on (bone-in breasts will be juicier and more flavorful after roasting but you can roast boneless breasts as well if you prefer)
1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary

For the lemon risotto

4 garlic cloves crushed
zest of 1-2 lemons (I like to use 2 lemons to make it very lemony, but use as much as you prefer)
1 onion finely chopped
500 g (approximately 2 cups) risotto rice
1½ liters (6 cups) chicken stock
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tbsp Mascarpone
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
chopped parsley, to serve
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

First, Pre-heat the oven to 200º/390ºF.
Next, Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and finely chopped rosemary on both sides.
Then olive oil to an oven-safe pan and sear the chicken, skin-side down, over high heat until golden brown. Place the pan into the oven and allow to roast for 15-20 minutes (depending on size and if you are using bone-in chicken) or until the chicken breasts just cooked through. Remove and allow to rest.
In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large, deep pan and sauté the onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook for 30 seconds before adding the risotto rice.
Next, Allow the rice to toast for a minute, stirring to coat in the oil. Stir to combine and allow the rice to simmer until reduced.
Reduce the heat and add the chicken stock, one ladle at a time, stirring to incorporate until the rice is creamy and cooked to your preference.
then, Stir in the Mascarpone, Parmesan and lemon juice then season to taste.
Finally Slice the chicken breasts and serve on the creamy lemon risotto.

Article adapted from : https://askcanda.blogspot.com/2019/03/lemon-risotto-with-pan-roasted-chicken.html