Dinner

Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto is for Dinner.

Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto takes 23 minutes to cook.

Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto are:

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped red onion, divided
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water, divided
1 (4.5-ounce) can whole green chiles, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped roasted chicken breast
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Here is how you make Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto:

Combine butter, onion, rice, broth, and 3/4 cup water in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes, rotating dish a half-turn after 7 1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup water; cover and microwave at HIGH 5 minutes.Stir green chiles and chicken into rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in cheese, 2 tablespoons water, salt, and cilantro.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RACHELLYNCH2002.

The nutritional information for Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 268.5

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 72.0 mg
• Sodium: 736.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Protein: 28.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Microwave Green Chile-Chicken Risotto is Low Fat