Easy Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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Creamy, packed with flavor and easy to make. We have your new favorite side dish! Risotto seems pretty fancy but we are going to show you how to make it the easy way with our easy mushroom risotto recipe.

Mushrooms and arborio rice elevate this easy mushroom risotto recipe beyond the traditional into an elegant but EASY side dish perfect for the holidays or any time of year!

What is Risotto?

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish using, arborio rice. It is called risotto rice because it involves stirring small amounts of hot stock into the rice a little at a time. This allows the liquid to be absorbed slowly and tunns into the creamiest and delicious rice. 

Traditionally butter and parmesan cheese are also part of the main ingredients in creamy risotto rice recipes. 

What is arborio rice?

Arborio Rice is a short grain, starchy rice. It is perfect for making risotto because the starch is released slowly as you cook it in simmering stock. 

That starch creates a creamy texture that makes rice risotto so perfect to pair with heart beef dishes, pork dishes and even seafood. There is nothing quite like a creamy risotto dish!

Mushroom Risotto Ingredients

It’s easy to make this mushroom risotto recipe using just a few ingredients:

• 32 oz chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¼ cup dry or semi-dry white wine
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley

How to make Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto recipes are easy to make and serve as a delicious side dish any for a special occasion or any time of the year. Follow these steps for how to make risotto:

1. Add chicken stock to a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until simmering. Keep warm until ready to use.
2. In a skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add the rice and let the rice get lightly toasted. 
4. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook until the rice and mushrooms start to brown.
5. Increase heat to high, then add the wine and stir. Cook on high for about 2-3 minutes while stirring, then reduce heat down to medium-high.
6. Add about half of the warm chicken stock and stir. As it cooks, the rice will begin to absorb the liquid. 
7. TIP: The key to a creamy risotto is stirring, stirring, stirring. 
8. Once it begins to absorb some of the stock, slowly add the remaining stock. Stir. 
9. Continue to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the stock is fully absorbed. Did we mention you need to stir?
10. Reduce heat to low, then add butter and Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
11. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Can you make Mushroom Risotto in advance?

No, you should not fully cook this mushroom risotto recipe in advance, as it will become mushy. Sadly, there is not great way around this. This is one of those dishes that is best made and immediately served. 

Can you freeze homemade mushroom risotto?

Yes, to freeze your Mushroom Risotto, let it completely cool after cooking. Then, transfer to an air-tight container and freeze. To reheat, let it defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then warm in a skillet by adding about ¼ – ½ cup warm chicken stock and cook until warm.

Can mushroom risotto be reheated?

Yes. To reheat this mushroom risotto recipe, simply add it back into a skillet. Then, add about ¼ – ½ cup of warm chicken stock and cook until warm.

Is this recipe Vegetarian?

Our recipe for easy mushroom risotto is not vegetarian but you can make easily make this a  vegetarian risotto recipe by substituting vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. 

What to serve with risotto?

Mushroom recipes pair well with beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It is a hearty dish that can handle big flavors. Try it with any of these recipes:

• Whole Beef Tenderloin Recipe
• Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe
• Buttermilk Roasted Chicken
• Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Mushroom Risotto is perfect year-round with almost any main dish. Its rich flavoring with fresh mushrooms gives it an elevated flavor that everyone in the family will love! From Sunday supper to a weeknight dinner, it’s versatile enough to serve as a simple or elegant side dish all on it’s own!

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This post was updated on September 18. 2019.