Creamy Risotto--Favorite!!

Risotto.  I had never had it before (that I can remember), but apparently it's awesome, so we had it.

Creamy Risotto

That looks nasty.  It was St. Patrick's Day, so the chicken was green.  Also, we do eat vegetables, but I ate my broccoli before I realized I needed a picture.  Oh, and that is a small plate, not a normal sized dinner plate.  we aren't gluttons.

1/2 c chopped onions
1/4 c butter, divided
1 c arborio rice
1/3 c dry white wine (or chicken broth)
2 c chicken broth, divided
3 c water
1/4 c grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c heavy cream

Cook onion until soft in 2 T butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.  Add wine; stir until uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.  Continue stirring and add remaining broth and water 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency.  It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.  Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, cream and remaining 2 T butter.  Stir until mixture is creamy about 2 minutes.  Serve immediately. 

Recipe favorite!!  We loved it.  It was creamy and cheesy and yum-o.  This recipe is worth every cent of the expensive rice.  All I can say is eat, eat, eat!