Chicken Risotto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. chicken breast, cubed
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 large onion, chopped
3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. basil
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and brown chicken pieces over medium heat.
Remove chicken from skillet.
Add remaining butter, rice and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add onion; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and basil.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
Gently stir in chicken and simmer until chicken is heated through and rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Top with cheese and serve.