Sweet Italian Chicken Risotto

Ingredients

• 1-12oz package (cooked) Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage,cut into 1/4” slices

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup chopped sweet onion

• 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• 1-1/4 cups Arborio rice

• 1 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine

• 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium

• 3 cups chopped spinach

Directions:

1. Heat broth in a saucepan

2. In a heavy, large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

3. Sauté sausage and onion until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

4. Add garlic and thyme and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds

5. Add rice and wine; stir 1-2 minutes or until wine is absorbed

6. Add 2 cups of stock. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes

7. Continue adding stock, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is adsorbed and rice is tender and creamy, about 10-15 minutes

8. Stir in spinach to wilt and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook 1 minute or until heated throughout.

9. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.

10. Garnish with parsley and remaining cheese.

11. Serve immediately.