Sweet Corn Risotto with Chicken and Tomatoes

Using purchased rotisserie chicken cuts the prep time in this light, summery recipe. Make the seasoned risotto using fresh-from-the-field sweet corn.


Sweet Corn Risotto with Chicken and Tomatoes


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  cans (14 ounces each)  low-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 5  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  small  onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  kosher saltOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  Arborio riceOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  red wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 1  container (12 ounces)  grape tomatoes, cut in halfOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus additional small whole leaves for garnishOn Sale
  • 2  cups  fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus additional or servingOn Sale
  • 1  (about 2 pounds)  rotisserie chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shreddedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Combine broth and 1-3/4 cups water in a bowl; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 6-quart stock pot over moderate heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and the rice. Add wine and 3 cups broth mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and bottom of pot is dry when rice is pushed to the side with a spoon, about 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the vinegar and pepper in a small bowl. Toss in tomatoes and basil; set aside.
3.
Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, to rice (allowing liquid to absorb after each addition), stirring frequently, and cook until rice is al dente and creamy, 10 to 12 minutes. Additional water may be added, 1/2 cup at a time, if needed. Stir in corn and 1/2 cup water; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
4.
Remove from heat, stir in cheese and salt to taste. Divide risotto among 4 shallow bowls or plates, to with chicken and tomato mixture. Serve immediately with additional cheese on the side.

Nutrition information
Calories 705, Total Fat 29.5 g, Saturated Fat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 1520 mg, Carbohydrate 74 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 38 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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