Creamy Italian Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A velvety risotto cooked slowly with earthy mushrooms and finished with Parmesan cheese for a rich, comforting meal. This Italian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs arborio rice, chicken broth, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4 cups, warmed chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, coating each grain in oil and mushroom flavor.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring, until the wine has mostly evaporated.
5. Step 5: Begin adding 4 cups warmed chicken broth one ladle (1/2 cup) at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to absorb before adding the next. Continue this process for about 20 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until melted and creamy.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.