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1 5 Quart Crock Pot Risotto Recipe

This incredibly simple 5-quart Crock-Pot risotto recipe is a game-changer! Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal effort and yields a creamy, dreamy risotto without the constant stirring. Customize your bowl with butter and Parmesan cheese to your heart's content for a truly personalized experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 249.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 1 5 Quart Crock Pot Risotto

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), for garnish (optional)

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How to Make 1 5 Quart Crock Pot Risotto

  1. Spray the inside of your 5-quart slow cooker with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. Add 1 cup Arborio rice to the slow cooker.
  3. Add 4 cups of hot chicken or vegetable broth (ensure it's hot to speed up the cooking process).
  4. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, but adds depth of flavor).
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Cook on high for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Stir gently and cook on low for an additional 1 hour, or until rice is creamy and tender. (Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker).
  8. Remove from slow cooker and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter (optional) and additional Parmesan cheese to taste.
  9. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme), if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

3g

Carbs

15g

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