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Microwave risotto? You bet! Get the creamy texture you love from risotto in this microwaveable recipe.
1/2 cup chopped asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cup Arborio rice
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 cups boiling chicken stock
2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cream
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Place the chopped asparagus in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high heat for 1 minute. Rinse the asparagus in cold water and drain well. Set aside.
In another large microwave safe dish, combine the oil, rice, and garlic. Cover and microwave on high heat for 1 minute. Add the boiling stock and cook, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during the cooking time.
Add the asparagus, chicken, Parmesan, and cream to the rice mixture. Mix well. Cover the dish and microwave on high heat for 2 minutes. Let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
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