🍗🧀 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Risotto Rich, velvety Parmesan risotto topped with juicy golden garlic butter chicken. Creamy, comforting, and packed with delicious homemade flavor! INGREDIENTS For the Chicken: * 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed * 1 tbsp olive oil * 2 tbsp unsalted butter * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * ½ tsp smoked paprika * ½ tsp garlic powder * Salt and black pepper For the Risotto: * 1½ cups Arborio rice (uncooked) * 4–5 cups warm chicken broth * 1 small onion, finely diced * 4 garlic cloves, minced * 2 tbsp olive oil * 2 tbsp unsalted butter * ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan * ¼ cup heavy cream (optional) * 1 tbsp lemon juice * 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley * Salt and black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Set aside. 4. In a deep pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. 5. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. 6. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 7. Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 8. Pour in one ladle of warm chicken broth and stir until mostly absorbed. 9. Continue adding broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently, for 18–22 minutes until the rice is tender with a slight bite. 10. Turn off the heat. Stir in Parmesan, optional cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 11. Spoon creamy risotto into a shallow serving bowl. 12. Top with golden garlic butter chicken and fresh parsley. 13. Serve immediately while warm and creamy. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min Servings: 4 #ChickenRisotto #CreamyRisotto #GarlicParmesan #ItalianDinner #EasyRecipes — TikTok @aronemerson4