Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe – Creamy Italian Comfort Food

If you’re searching for the best creamy mushroom risotto recipe, look no further. This creamy Italian rice dish is a restaurant-quality meal you can master at home with just a little patience and love. With earthy portobello and white mushrooms, aromatic shallots, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of white wine, this gourmet mushroom risotto is rich, comforting, and absolutely worth the stir.

Perfect as a main dish or an elegant side, this risotto complements roasted chicken, grilled steak, or seared salmon beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Authentic Italian Method: Creamy texture from classic Arborio rice.
  
• Flavor-Packed: Earthy mushrooms, Parmesan, and fresh chives for balance.
  
• Versatile Dish: Works as a main course, side dish, or even a starter.
  
• Crowd Favorite: A 5-star recipe with thousands of rave reviews!
  

Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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Category

Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Calories

431

This Italian mushroom risotto features Arborio rice slowly cooked with chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option), sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and dry white wine. Stirring steadily releases the rice’s starch, creating a naturally creamy texture without added cream. Finished with butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, it’s the ultimate comfort food dish that feels both rustic and refined.

Author:

Guiseppe

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken Broth

• 3 tbsp Olive oil (divided)

• 1 lb Portobello Mushrooms (thinly sliced)

• 1 lb White Mushrooms (thinly sliced)

• 2 medium Shallots (diced, or substitute yellow onion)

• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice

• ½ cup Dry White wWne

• 4 tbsp Butter

• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

• 3 tbsp Chives (or fresh parsley, finely chopped)

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Directions

1. Warm broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep it hot while cooking.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Remove mushrooms and their liquid; set aside.
3. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same pan. Stir in shallots and cook 1 minute. Add Arborio rice and stir until coated in oil and slightly translucent at the edges (about 2 minutes).
4. Pour in white wine, stirring constantly until fully absorbed.
5. Add ½ cup of hot broth at a time, stirring gently until absorbed before adding the next. Continue this process for 15–20 minutes, until rice is tender but still slightly al dente.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked mushrooms, butter, Parmesan cheese, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Risotto should be creamy and slightly loose — dish it up right away for the best texture.

Recipe Note

Chef Tips

• Always keep broth hot so the rice cooks evenly.
  
• Use the right rice: Arborio is classic, but Carnaroli and Vialone Nano are excellent alternatives.
  
• Don’t rush it: The slow, steady stirring is what makes risotto creamy.
  
• Skip cream: Traditional risotto doesn’t need it — the starch does all the work!
  

Serving Suggestions

• As a main dish with a glass of crisp white wine.
  
• As a side dish to roasted chicken, beef tenderloin, or grilled fish.
  
• For a vegetarian feast, pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh arugula salad.
  

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  
• Reheat: Gently warm on the stove with a splash of broth to loosen texture.
  
• Freeze: Not recommended, as risotto loses its creamy consistency after freezing.
  
• Bonus Idea: Shape leftovers into patties, bread lightly, and pan-fry into crispy risotto cakes.
  

Nutrition

Nutrition

Serving Size

1 serving

per serving

Calories

431

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs

57 grams

21%

Protein

11 grams

22%

Fat

17 grams

22%