Lightened Up Chricken Scampi Risotto

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into small strips
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 onion, chopped
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup wine
• 4 -6 cups chicken broth (heated with juice of 2 lemons)
• 4 tablespoons smart balance butter spread
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 set the broth simmering in another pot.
• 2 beat egg in a large bowl. add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
• 3 combine bread crumbs with 1/4 cup grated cheese in a large bowl.
• 4 add chicken and toss well.
• 5 heat non-stick skillet over medium high heat. when heated, spray with cooking spray.
• 6 add half of chicken and stir fry about 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
• 7 drain on paper towels.
• 8 repeat with remaining chicken and more cooking spray.
• 9 in same skillet, spray additional cooking spray and add onion and garlic. cook until onion is softened, but not browned.
• 10 add rice, stirring constantly, and cook 5 minutes more, making sure rice does not brown.
• 11 add wine, stirring constantly, and let wine totally evaporate.
• 12 when wine is evaporated, begin adding broth 1/2 cup (or one ladle) at a time, letting each addition evaporate before adding the next.
• 13 after fourth addition of broth is added, add chicken and begin tasting rice after each addition has evaporated. rice should be al dente when done.
• 14 when risotto is to the desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in smart balance, grated cheese, and parsley.