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Title: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Thermomixer on September 23, 2009, 02:35:50 am
I am no good with photos...here is my recipe from last night.  I reckon this recipe would be very forgiving - I just threw things in and weighed as I went.  Turned out pretty good.

Cacciatore Chicken Risotto

1 onion
1 or 2 cloves garlic
parsley/herbs of choice
100 - 200g bacon
500g chicken, diced (or "dice" it yourself in the TMX prior to step 1)
300g rice
675g liquid chicken stock (or water with your own homemade stock)
tin crushed tomatoes
splash of wine (red or white) - optional
1 Tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
parmesan cheese to serve

* Blitz garlic, onion and herbs, 5 sec, speed 5.
* Add bacon. 3 sec, speed 4 (or until chopped to liking)
* Cook 3 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1.
* Add butterfly.
* Add in all except chicken and cheese.  Cook 10 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1
* Add chicken.  Cook 10-13 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1 (check after 10mins - want to see the liquid absorbed)
* Rest in thermoserver 5 mins and serve sprinkled with cheese, salt and pepper if desired.

members' comments

Lynnham - I just cooked this and it was lovely...I have been looking for a different risotto and this one is very nice...I did add some veggies to it though and just let it sit to cook them through. Thank you for the lovely recipe.

em - this is a great recipe have had it quite a few times and we love it, never any leftovers!!

Chelsea - We have a new favourite risotto as of tonight - this is delicious!!!  Thanks Marmee.  I used all of the ingredients listed (including the optional wine, tomato paste, cracked pepper etc), but changed the method a little to suit our preferences.  Basically I just added my herbs at the end, cooked off my rice and wine together and cooked my chicken (cubed thighs) for 6-7 minutes.  Here is the method I used:

Grate parmesan and parsley together on speed 8 for 10 seconds and set aside.
Add garlic and onion and chop on speed 5 for 3 seconds.
Add bacon and chop on speed 3 for 2-3 seconds. Scrape down bowl.
Add oil and saute for 2 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Place butterfly in position. Add wine and rice and saute for 3 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Add in tomatoes, tomato paste and stock and cook for 10 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Add chicken and cook for a further 6-7 minutes.
Tip into thermoserver and stir through cheese, herbs and cracked pepper.

VHJ -  it was a resounding success. Thank you for the recipe.

JD -  only made 1/2 the recipe for the 2 of us but still had leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We are not great lovers of risotto and I think this is only the second one I have cooked but it was very nice.  I used chicken tenderloins cut into 3 pieces so had to adjust the cooking time even more.  I ended up cooking the rice for 16 minutes, adding the chicken and only cooking it for a further 3 minutes. Thanks Marmee for the recipe and Chelsea's comments which was what made me try it.

Dublin Girl in Oz -  loved by everyone - thanks for the recipe.

bigTcup - so easy and tasty.  Will add some mushrooms and maybe zucchini next time for a bigger vegie hit.

Zan - really nice. Quite a lot of flavour for risotto though think I might try it with a bit of chilli as well.

CC - I didn't tell DH that it was risotto because apparently he doesn't like risotto but he ate everything on his plate and said it was delicious. I followed Chelsea's method and it worked brilliantly. Loads of leftovers so I will halve the recipe next time. Thanks for the recipe.

NICKY 74 - it was delicious! even my dad liked it and he is not a fan of risotto.

Thermo-baby - we all loved it!  Even my 2 children who apparently "hate rice"!!  Thank you.

Learner - Love this recipe!!! So do the kids. I added mushrooms.

ES - I made this tonight in my Thermo Chef. I love risotto but my DH doesn't. It's the first risotto that I have made for him since I bought my machine. He went back for seconds! My DD loved it and even my DS ate it. I don't have a Thermo server but I do have the Ikea insulated server, so I used that. DH and I always add chilli.

Maddie - this was the first meal I have made in my thermie and it was so easy and tasty - have earmarked that one to have again. Thank you for posting such a delicious recipe.

auds - did exactly as recipe said but added more bacon. Sorry, it was bland and I couldn't get my kids to eat it - don't know what I did wrong.

em - I use a chicken stock instead of the tm stock paste (I find that makes it a bit bland for me) and also adding the tom paste and wine gives it a bit more flavour too. Still one of our faves after 3 years!

jakodai - I cooked in the pressure cooker - it was amazing! I added the tomato paste and I think this made the flavour richer. I will definitely be having this again.

mel1979 - it was a hit. My husband said it's a "crowd pleaser"! The only thing I modified was adding some olives during the last few minutes.

helsbels - hubbie made this and I think you can judge the success of it by the fact that he kept going "oh wow!", "oh my god", "hmmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm"  all the way through his dinner! Particularly impressed by the way the bacon flavour permeates the whole risotto and combines with the tomato to give real depth of flavour.   10/10 from us.  Followed the recipe exactly apart from adding 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper and doing the method so that the chicken gets added later. Thanks so much for posting this!

Kiki J - it turned out great - thanks so much for the recipe! Hubby was happy and all 3 kids ate it without complaint (which is pretty rare!)

Bootobethin - This is a fantastic recipe. We have it at least once a week. It is always a hit! I always add a little chilli for spice.
Thanks for the recipe.

Thermesa - Another great chicken option.

JD - Today I added half a large diced zucchini and 4 medium sized diced mushrooms after the rice had been cooking for 10 minutes and the chicken I used was 1/2 roll of Thermomixer's Chicken Croquettes (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1365.0), diced and added with 1.5 minutes to go just to heat it through.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.

mab19 - added half a carrot and half a zucchini and cooked with the bacon and onion.  Stirred through some left over cold roast chicken after it was in the thermo server.  DH thought it was very tasty.

Jamberie - it's a winner. It really is as nice as it smells,  definitely a favourite here & good enough to have for guests too.

Kimmyh - Very nice. Found it a little bit too much liquid for our taste. Will reduce stock liquid next time but will definitely be making again.

deedub - We had this for dinner tonight too! I usually add mushrooms and baby spinach.

kmw - Made this tonight as we had friends over and everyone went back for seconds 😄.  I followed Chelsea suggested method and cooked the rice a couple of minutes longer. Thanks for the recipe I will be making this one again and also think it's a good one for DH to make on a day I work.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Lynnham on December 07, 2009, 11:33:54 am
I am a new thermomix owner only had it for two weeks. I just cooked this for dinner and it was lovely...I have been looking for a different risotto and this one is very nice...I did add some veggies to it though and just let it sit to cook them through thank  you for the lovely recipe

Lynn

I am no good with photos...here is my recipe from last night.  I reckon this recipe would be very forgiving - I just threw things in and weighed as I went.  Turned out pretty good.

Cacciatore Chicken Risotto

1 onion
1 or 2 cloves garlic
parsley/herbs of choice
100 - 200g bacon
500g chicken, diced (or "dice" it yourself in the TMX prior to step 1)
300g rice
675g liquid chicken stock (or water with your own homemade stock)
tin crushed tomatoes
splash of wine (red or white) - optional
1 Tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
parmesan cheese to serve

* Blitz garlic, onion and herbs, 5 sec, speed 5.
* Add bacon. 3 sec, speed 4 (or until chopped to liking)
* Cook 3 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1.
* Add butterfly.
* Add in all except chicken and cheese.  Cook 10 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1
* Add chicken.  Cook 10-13 mins, 100 deg,  :-: speed 1 (check after 10mins - want to see the liquid absorbed)
* Rest in thermoserver 5 mins and serve sprinkled with cheese, salt and pepper if desired.


;D
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Thermomixer on December 07, 2009, 11:37:09 am
Welcome Lynn - great to have you on board - you may want to go to the Welcome - Introduce Yourself thread and let us know about you.

Thanks for trying marmee's risotto and giving it the thumbs up  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: em on December 17, 2009, 06:31:28 am
this is a great recipe have had it quite a few times and we love it, never any leftovers!!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 01, 2010, 11:34:45 am
We have a new favourite risotto as of tonight - this is delicious!!!  ;D Thanks Marmee.  I used all of the ingredients listed (including the optional wine, tomato paste, cracked pepper etc), but changed the method a little to suit our preferences.  Basically I just added my herbs at the end, cooked off my rice and wine together and cooked my chicken (cubed thighs) for 6-7 minutes.  Here is the method I used:

Grate parmesan and parsley together on speed 8 for 10 seconds and set aside.
Add garlic and onion and chop on speed 5 for 3 seconds.
Add bacon and chop on speed 3 for 2-3 seconds. Scrape down bowl.
Add oil and saute for 2 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Place butterfly in position. Add wine and rice and saute for 3 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Add in tomatoes, tomato paste and stock and cook for 10 minutes, 100 deg, reverse speed 1.
Add chicken and cook for a further 6-7 minutes.
Tip into thermoserver and stir through cheese, herbs and cracked pepper.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Thermomixer on February 01, 2010, 11:28:06 pm
Thanks Chelsea - like the idea of adding the chicken later in the cooking - I really don't like it overcooked (as you may have noticed)  :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: marmee on February 02, 2010, 02:36:52 am
I must say that I too have started to add the chiken a little later - although don't mind it either way.  Glad it is a yummy addition to a few family's dinner times  :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Very Happy Jan on February 06, 2010, 05:45:15 am
We had this for dinner last night & it was a resounding success. Thank you for the recipe.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2010, 12:05:22 pm
With all those reccommendations we're having this tomorrow night, except I am going to use some salmon I will steam before and some prawns to make  a seafood risotto.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2010, 09:49:08 am
We had this for tea tonight - only made 1/2 the recipe for the 2 of us but still had leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We are not great lovers of risotto and I think this is only the second one I have cooked but it was very nice.  I used chicken tenderloins cut into 3 pieces so had to adjust the cooking time even more.  I ended up cooking the rice for 16 minutes, adding the chicken and only cooking it for a further 3 minutes. Thanks Marmee for the recipe and Chelsea's comments which was what made me try it.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 20, 2010, 10:50:22 am
I am always looking at reviews to see what people are cooking and enjoying.  This is definitely a favourite of ours.  Actually I may have to put it on the menu plan for next week.  :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: marmee on March 01, 2010, 11:38:41 am
I am so glad people are enjoying it  :)  It is still a favourite here too!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on September 28, 2010, 11:04:17 am
Just bumping this recipe.  I made it again last week and we loved it.  It is the tastiest risotto recipe we have tried so far!  :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Dublin Girl in Oz on September 28, 2010, 02:38:01 pm
We had this Sunday and loved by everyone - thanks for the recipe.
Sylvia
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 28, 2010, 07:08:26 pm
Thanks Chelsea for bumping this and the reviews from everyone on how good this recipe tastes.Is on the menu for next week.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: bigTcup on October 01, 2010, 04:24:59 am
Thanks for this one...so easy and tasty.  Will add some mushrooms and maybe zuchini next time for a bigger vegi hit.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Zan on October 01, 2010, 11:57:28 am
Made this tonight, really nice. Quite a lot of flavour for risotto though think I might try it with a bit of chilli as well.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_baJJCSYEBXM/TKWt9uKw3CI/AAAAAAAAA88/dPrXiyNjYMU/s320/risotto110.jpg)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 03, 2010, 08:38:30 pm
I made this for our supper this evening.I didn't tell DH that it was risotto because apparently he doesn't like risotto, but he ate everything on his plate and said it was delicious.I followed Chelsea's method and it worked brilliantly.Loads of leftovers so I will halve the recipe next time.Thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: NICKY 74 on November 25, 2010, 03:03:12 pm
i made this tonight, it was delicious! even my dad liked it and he is not a fan of risotto.
it had plenty of meat in it, once i made pasta prima vera (pre thermomix) and he was shocked that there was no meat in it!
Mmmmmm thats given me an idea better search to see if there is a recipe on here for that! :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: sammidog on December 02, 2010, 02:24:43 am
I've just come across this recipe and it looks great.  One question regarding the rice ... you don't mention whether you used Arborio rice or just regular long grain rice.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2010, 04:16:29 am
You should always use a good risotto rice sammidog.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: sammidog on December 02, 2010, 10:47:40 pm
Hi judydawn ... I always do and that's what I had thought.  But when the recipe didn't specify, I wasn't sure.  I'm one of those cooks who have to have exact instructions, unfortunately! 
Thanks for your resply.  :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Thermo-baby on December 30, 2010, 09:06:32 am
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I cooked this for my family last night and we all loved it!  Even my 2 children who apparently "hate rice"!!  Thankyou  ;D
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Learner on December 31, 2010, 06:49:42 am
 :D Love this recipe!!! So do the kids. I added mushrooms, what other vegies have been tried & liked?
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: em on February 29, 2012, 07:50:42 am
thought i would bump this brilliant recipe in case any newbies hadnt seen it yet. we have this risotto weekly we still love it as much as the first time i made it! and if you asked ds4 what he would like for dinner chances are it will be this :)  thanks again marmee for a great recipe
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: dragongirly on March 02, 2012, 01:05:16 am
It is a great recipe - I have yet to make it - but my SIL has.  There were no left overs that night  :D
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: EmeraldSue on March 05, 2012, 11:11:57 am
I made this tonight in my Thermo Chef. I love risotto, but my DH doesn't. It's the first risotto that I have made for him since I bought my machine. He went back for seconds! My DD loved it and even my DS ate it. I don't have a Thermo server, but I do have the Ikea insulated server, so I used that. I can't wait to try it again.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2012, 11:14:45 am
ES, if you have ever had a bad risotto, it puts you off completely so it's great to hear your DH liked this one as it means you can probably slip a few more in now.  The prawn risottos are excellent if he eats seafood, so many people don't unfortunately.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: EmeraldSue on March 05, 2012, 11:19:17 am
He just doesn't like risotto full stop. I, however, love it. I always order it when I eat out. I am looking forward trying a prawn one, but he doesn't,t like prawns either. I will make it one night when he is out.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: kelpet on March 07, 2012, 08:47:05 am
Quick dumb question with risotto can I dice chicken if not frozen?  Sorry still learning follow recipies to the letter
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: deedub on March 08, 2012, 05:59:19 am
Going to try this for dinner tonight, with mushrooms. Fingers crossed that my kids will love it as much as everyone else's!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Maddie on March 10, 2012, 11:57:34 am
Thermomixer, this was the first meal i have made in my thermie, and it was so easy and tasty, have earmarked that one to have again. Thank you for posting such a delicious recipe. Maddie
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: auds on March 11, 2012, 10:19:31 am
Made this last night - did exactly as recipe said but added more bacon.

Sorry it was bland and I couldnt get my kids to eat it - dont know what I did wrong  ???
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: jakodai on March 12, 2012, 09:24:29 am
I made this for dinner tonight, but I cooked in the pressure cooker - it was amazing! I added the tomato paste, and I think this made the flavour richer. I will definitely be having this again. Thank you Thermomixer.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: em on March 12, 2012, 09:59:02 pm
i use a chicken stock instead of the tm stock paste, i find that makes it abit bland for me and also adding the tom paste and wine gives it abit more flavour too. still one of our faves after 3 years!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: mel1979 on September 16, 2012, 10:00:36 am
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made it tonight and it was a hit. My husband said it's a "crowd pleaser"! The only thing I modified was adding some olives during the last few minutes.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: helbels on October 20, 2012, 09:50:14 pm
We made this tonight - well, hubbie did, and I think you can judge the success of it by the fact that he kept going "oh wow!", "oh my god", "hmmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm"  all the way through his dinner!

Particularly impressed by the way the bacon flavour permeates the whole risotto, and combines with the tomato to give real depth of flavour.   10/10 from us.  Followed the recipe exactly apart from adding 1tsp Cayenne Pepper, and doing the method so that the chicken gets added later.

Thanks so much for posting this!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Kiki J on October 29, 2012, 01:15:42 pm
I made this for last night's dinner and it turned out great - thanks so much for the recipe!

Hubby was happy, and all 3 kids ate it without complaint (which is pretty rare!)

Thanks again!  ;D
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: cowley on February 19, 2013, 09:50:10 pm
I will make this tonight
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: deedub on February 20, 2013, 08:43:04 am
It's a good recipe cowley, have fun!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: obbie on February 21, 2013, 01:56:48 am
great, i will make this one too. :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: EmeraldSue on May 30, 2013, 11:27:43 am
I made this again tonight and it was a hit again. The kids went back for seconds, and DD is considering thirds!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Bootobethin on May 30, 2013, 11:56:09 am
This is a fantastic recipe. We have it at least once a week. It is always a hit!
I always add a little chilli for spice.
Thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: EmeraldSue on May 30, 2013, 12:03:13 pm
DH and I always add chilli too. I thought that it had made way too much as my Ikea insulated bowl was full to the top, but DH has just gone back for seconds, and it is all gone now. ;D
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Thermesa on July 06, 2013, 07:30:18 am
Another great chicken option.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2013, 04:01:16 am
Today I added half a large diced zucchini and 4 medium sized diced mushrooms after the rice had been cooking for 10 minutes and the chicken I used was 1/2 roll of Thermomixer's Chicken Croquettes (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1365.0), diced and added with 1.5 minutes to go just to heat it through.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: mab19 on September 23, 2013, 10:18:33 am
Made this today and added half a carrot and half a zucchini and cooked with the bacon and onion.  Stirred through some left over cold roast chicken after it was in the thermo server.  DH thought it was very tasty.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: astarra on September 24, 2013, 12:26:46 am
How have I missed this one? It sounds delicious...... :)
Will have to put it down for next week (this weeks meals are sorted and prep work done already.)  :D
Title: Re: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Jamberie on September 24, 2013, 06:21:53 am
We had this one last night, it's a winner :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Kimmyh on September 24, 2013, 11:51:42 am
Made this for dinner tonight. Very nice. Found it a little bit too much liquid for our taste. Will reduce stock liquid next time, but will definitely be making again.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: astarra on October 04, 2013, 12:03:06 am
We are having this for dinner tonight........ :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: astarra on October 04, 2013, 08:00:55 am
if this is as nice as it smells we will have a winner!  :D
the girls just told me the house and our tea smells great.  ;D
Title: Re: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Jamberie on October 04, 2013, 08:32:30 am
It really is as nice as it smells,  definitely a favorite here & good enough to have for guests too :)
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: deedub on October 04, 2013, 01:28:57 pm
We had this for dinner tonight too! I usually add mushrooms and baby spinach.
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 05, 2013, 10:51:08 am
Will try!
Title: Re: Cacciatore Chicken Risotto - marmee
Post by: kmw on October 12, 2013, 02:06:13 pm
Made this tonight as we had friends over and everyone went back for seconds 😄.  I followed Chelsea suggested method and cooked the rice a couple of minutes longer.

Thanks for the recipe I will be making this one again and also think it's a good one for DH to make on a day I work.