Chicken Risotto - Italian Recipe

6 tbsp. butter
1 lb. chicken breasts, boned, skinned and cut into thin strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3 green onions, chopped (tops optional)
3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. basil
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Add chicken and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until pieces are browned, about 5 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet.

Add remaining butter, rice and garlic to skillet and cook stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and green onion.

Continue cooking stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 2 minutes.

Stir in chicken broth and basil.

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

 Gently stir in chicken.

Continue simmering until chicken is heated through and rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

Top with cheese and serve immediately

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Baked Broccoli Frittata- Italian Recipe

1 c. sliced onions
1/2 c. julienne strips red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. butter
6 eggs
1/3 c. half and half
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt or lemon pepper
1 to 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped broccoli, cooked crisp tender
4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

Generously butter a 2 quart shallow casserole dish. In large skillet, saute onions, pepper and garlic in butter until tender.

In large bowl, beat eggs, cream and seasonings until combined.

Stir in onion and pepper mixture, add broccoli.

Pour into prepared dish.

Sprinkle with cheeses.

Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

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CHICKEN CACCIATORE - Italian Recipe

1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion
1 medium clove minced garlic

1/2 of a 6 oz can of tomato paste
1/4 cup port wine
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
3 large fresh basil leaves (optional)
8 chicken tenders
Pasta (any kind)

Finely chop the onion and saute in oil for 15 minutes over low heat.

 Add garlic, tomato paste, salt & basil.

Bring sauce slowly to a boil while stirring then reduce heat to low heat.

Bake chicken in oven on 350°F for 20 minutes.

Shred chicken into bite sized pieces and stir into sauce.

Cook pasta according to package directions..

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