Chicken & Spinach Balsamic Risotto

Since I finally used up that Vanilla Fig Balsamic Vinegar, I wanted to find a new kind of vinegar to experiment with and happened across one with Pear Pulp. I happened to make this dish on Monday night, which coincidentally happened to be Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day...and that I did! I had two pieces of chicken, a partial bag of fresh spinach, a few scallions, a little rosemary and Voila..dinner! This meal was so delicious and the girls and I really loved the flavor of this vinegar in this risotto. 

Chicken & Spinach Balsamic Risotto
2 c. Cooked Chicken Breast, chopped
2 c. Fresh Spinach, stems removed and roughly chopped
6 Mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. Scallions, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, chopped
1 tsp. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
2 Plum Tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp. Rienzi® Balsamic Vinegar with Pear Pulp
1 1/3 c. Arborio Rice
2 c. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 1/2 c. Water
1/4 c. DiGiorno® Three Cheese Blend (Asiago, Parmesan & Romano grated cheese)
1 tbsp. Butter


Heat oil in a large, nonstick frying pan and add the chicken, spinach, mushrooms, scallions, garlic, and rosemary. Simmer 5 minutes until the spinach starts to wilt and the mushrooms soften. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add the rice, vinegar and 1 cup of the chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until the liquid has evaporated. Add the remaining liquid one cup at a time, first the chicken broth and then the water, and simmer until that liquid has evaporated. On the last 1/2 cup of water, add back in your chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, cheese and butter. Stir until well blended and the butter has melted. Makes 6, 1-cup servings. 


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Here is the information from Rienzi's website: 

Fruttati Pear 8.5oz
This unique blend is created by using the tradition that unites the prestigious Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and fresh fruits. The Fruttato with pear is the result of a slow cooking procedure where the balsamic vinegar is mixed with the pulp of pears grown in the Trentino region of Northern Italy. This high quality blend is a culinary classic and it adds a unique flavor to dishes such as Almond chicken, or as a dressing on string beans.


Enjoy!