French-Inspired White Wine and Mushroom Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

Creamy risotto cooked slowly with white wine and earthy mushrooms, finished with Parmesan for a rich, elegant dish. This French-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, dry white wine, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 5 cups, warm chicken broth
• 8 oz, sliced button mushrooms
• 1 small, minced shallot
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small minced shallot and 1 minced garlic clove; sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, coating each grain with the butter and oil mixture, and cook for 2 minutes until the edges of the rice become translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and stir continuously until the wine is mostly absorbed.
5. Step 5: Add warm 5 cups chicken broth one ladle (about 1/2 cup) at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until melted and well combined.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.