It's Not All Sweets and Treats Dad

I do make other things besides just desserts[occasionally]. Last night I made one of my favorites, Chicken and Spinach Risotto. Risotto is an Italian dish where rice is cooked in broth until it's creamy. I think it's kind of tricky to make [I've never tried the traditional ways] but the recipe I have is super easy. It's hardly any work since it all goes right into the rice cooker.

Chicken and Spinach Risotto

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken breast cut in 1 inch pieces [I don't use as much chicken as the recipe calls for, I think it's a little overkill]
4 cups spinach, washed and drained
1 cup rice uncooked [for risotto you want to use a short grained rice that's round or semi-round]
3 cups water or chicken broth [I use water and add chicken bullion cubes]
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese [I use shredded, just a personal preference]

Heat a sauté pan with olive oil and cook the chicken. Set aside. Add spinach, rice, and liquid to rice cooker and turn to "cook". When it switched to "keep warm" add chicken and cheese, mix, and replace the lid. Let the rice steam for 5 minutes on "keep warm". Season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper if desired.