Wild Mushroom Risotto with Arborio Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Creamy Arborio rice slow-stirred with wild mushrooms, white wine, and grated Parmesan. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs arborio rice, mixed wild mushrooms, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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

• 1.5 cups arborio rice
• 8 oz mixed wild mushrooms
• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely dice 1/2 cup yellow onion and mince 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then sauté onions until soft and golden (about 5 minutes).
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz mixed wild mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes until they release their liquid and turn golden brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups arborio rice, coating all grains in oil, then pour in 1/2 cup white wine. Cook, stirring constantly, until wine is fully absorbed (about 2 minutes).
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, adding broth 1/2 cup at a time until rice is creamy and al dente (about 20 minutes total).
5. Step 5: Remove from heat. Stir in 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and glossy. Fold in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and season with additional salt if needed.