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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2(.5 ounce) packagedried shiitake mushrooms6cupslower-sodium chicken broth2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2(4 ounce)boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1(8 ounce) packagecremini mushrooms, quartered2tablespoonsunsalted butter2smallshallots, chopped1 ½cupsarborio rice2teaspoonschopped fresh thyme leaves2teaspoonschopped fresh sage leaves½teaspoonsalt2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice1cupPecorino Romano cheese, grated, divided

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Ingredients

2(.5 ounce) packagedried shiitake mushrooms

6cupslower-sodium chicken broth

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

2(4 ounce)boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1(8 ounce) packagecremini mushrooms, quartered

2tablespoonsunsalted butter

2smallshallots, chopped

1 ½cupsarborio rice

2teaspoonschopped fresh thyme leaves

2teaspoonschopped fresh sage leaves

½teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest

2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

1cupPecorino Romano cheese, grated, divided

DirectionsPlace dried shiitakes in a small bowl; cover with room-temperature water. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanMeanwhile, add broth to a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pot clean.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pot; heat over medium-high heat. Add creminis; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken; cover to keep warm. Do not wipe the pot clean.Reserve 1/2 cup soaking liquid from the shiitakes; drain and rinse. (Make sure there is no grit in the liquid you reserve—strain the soaking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer, if necessary.) Pat the shiitakes dry. Remove and discard stems; chop the mushrooms.Add butter to the drippings in the pot; melt over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice, thyme, sage, salt and the chopped shiitakes; cook, stirring often, until the rice begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and the reserved 1/2 cup mushroom-soaking liquid; cook, stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth; cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to cook on medium-low heat, adding broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring often after each addition, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanStir in the reserved chicken, creminis and 3/4 cup cheese; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanDivide the risotto among 4 bowls. Top with lemon zest and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

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Place dried shiitakes in a small bowl; cover with room-temperature water. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanMeanwhile, add broth to a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pot clean.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pot; heat over medium-high heat. Add creminis; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken; cover to keep warm. Do not wipe the pot clean.Reserve 1/2 cup soaking liquid from the shiitakes; drain and rinse. (Make sure there is no grit in the liquid you reserve—strain the soaking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer, if necessary.) Pat the shiitakes dry. Remove and discard stems; chop the mushrooms.Add butter to the drippings in the pot; melt over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice, thyme, sage, salt and the chopped shiitakes; cook, stirring often, until the rice begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and the reserved 1/2 cup mushroom-soaking liquid; cook, stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth; cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to cook on medium-low heat, adding broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring often after each addition, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanStir in the reserved chicken, creminis and 3/4 cup cheese; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanDivide the risotto among 4 bowls. Top with lemon zest and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Place dried shiitakes in a small bowl; cover with room-temperature water. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

overhead view of dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of water

Meanwhile, add broth to a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pot clean.

overhead view of chicken pieces cooking in a large pot

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pot; heat over medium-high heat. Add creminis; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken; cover to keep warm. Do not wipe the pot clean.

Reserve 1/2 cup soaking liquid from the shiitakes; drain and rinse. (Make sure there is no grit in the liquid you reserve—strain the soaking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer, if necessary.) Pat the shiitakes dry. Remove and discard stems; chop the mushrooms.

Add butter to the drippings in the pot; melt over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice, thyme, sage, salt and the chopped shiitakes; cook, stirring often, until the rice begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and the reserved 1/2 cup mushroom-soaking liquid; cook, stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth; cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Continue to cook on medium-low heat, adding broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring often after each addition, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

pot of broth with a ladle in it, large pot of rice mixture with a wooden spoon

Stir in the reserved chicken, creminis and 3/4 cup cheese; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

large pot of rice mixture being mixed with a wooden spoon

Divide the risotto among 4 bowls. Top with lemon zest and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)485Calories18gFat61gCarbs23gProtein

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