Italian-Style Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A classic creamy risotto cooked slowly with sautéed mushrooms and finished with Parmesan cheese for rich, comforting flavor. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, 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 480 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
• 5 cups, warmed chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp, divided unsalted butter
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms are soft and browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice edges are translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed.
5. Step 5: Gradually add warm 5 cups chicken broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender but still slightly firm to bite.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3/4 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 and serve immediately.