Chicken And Cheese Risotto With Caramelized Apricot Topping

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A lovely different risotto with a twist. use good quality broth since that is what makes the chicken flavor, or poach your own chicken and add it to the rice as well.

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Steps

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In a sauce pan add the olive oil , shallots and garlic , cook for 3 minutes at medium-high heat.

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Add the arborio rice , chicken stock and the white wine , let simmer until the rice is done to the bite.

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Add the butter , gorgonzola and parmesan cheeses and mix well.

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Set aside.

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In a sauce pan add the sugar , lemon juice , water and apricots.

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Cook for few minutes until apricots are soft.

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Place the risotto in the middle of the plate , add a tablespoon of the caramelized apricots and a couple of walnuts on top.

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Garnish with a spring of basil.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, shallot, garlic, arborio rice, chicken stock, white wine, butter, gorgonzola, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, sugar, lemon juice, water, apricot, walnuts, basil