Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi)

By RozM

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 Chicken Breast
• Minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 1/2 cup Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
• 2 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until golden. Add rice to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, 2 cups water, salt, and pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese, parsley, and peas; cook 2 minutes.