HEALTHY RECIPES
Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pan-Seared Chicken Fillet
Medically Reviewed & Fact-Checked by FastingTracker Medical Board • Written by
Aly Owen •
Updated: Sep 21, 2026
✨ Key Takeaways
- Learn the best practices of intermittent fasting for optimal health.
- Understand how to track your fasting windows effectively.
- Discover the science-backed metabolic benefits of fasting.
In This Article
High-Protein
Velvety low-fat risotto made with arborio rice cooked in warm chicken broth with mixed wild mushrooms, finished with parmesan and topped with a golden-crusted chicken fillet.
⏱ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
- 45g Arborio or short-grain rice
- 130g Skinless chicken breast fillet
- 100g Mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced
- 250ml Warm low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 Yellow onion, minced
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 10g Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh thyme and parsley, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic 2 min. Add rice and stir for 1 min to coat in oil.
- Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously, waiting for each ladle to be absorbed (~18 min total).
- Meanwhile, season and sear chicken fillet in a separate pan 6–7 min until golden and cooked through.
- Stir wild mushrooms into the risotto in the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat, fold in grated parmesan. Plate creamy risotto and top with the sliced chicken fillet.
🔬 Nutritionist Note: The continuous stirring of risotto releases amylopectin starch, creating a naturally creamy sauce without heavy cream.
Total Time
35 mins
Phases
Prep: 10m
Cook: 25m
Yield
1 servings
Nutrition
460 kcal
Ingredients
- 45g Arborio or short-grain rice
- 130g Skinless chicken breast fillet
- 100g Mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced
- 250ml Warm low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 Yellow onion, minced
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 10g Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh thyme and parsley, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic 2 min. Add rice and stir for 1 min to coat in oil.
- Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously, waiting for each ladle to be absorbed (~18 min total).
- Meanwhile, season and sear chicken fillet in a separate pan 6–7 min until golden and cooked through.
- Stir wild mushrooms into the risotto in the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat, fold in grated parmesan. Plate creamy risotto and top with the sliced chicken fillet.
📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
FastingTracker adheres to strict editorial standards, citing peer-reviewed clinical trials and authoritative medical institutions.
- New England Journal of Medicine (2019): de Cabo R, Mattson MP. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. N Engl J Med. 381(26):2541-2551. PubMed 31881139 • DOI
- Cell Metabolism (2014): Levine ME, Suarez JA, Brandhorst S, et al. Low Protein Intake and Periodic Fasting Promote Longevity and Autophagy. Cell Metab. 19(3):407-417. PubMed 24606898 • DOI
- Obesity (Silver Spring, 2018): Anton SD, Moehl K, Donahoo WT, et al. Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Understanding and Applying Health Benefits of Fasting. Obesity. 26(2):254-268. PubMed 29086496 • DOI
- Annual Review of Nutrition (2017): Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annu Rev Nutr. 37:371-393. PubMed 28715993 • DOI
- Autophagy (2010): Alirezaei M, Kemball CC, Flynn CT, et al. Short-term fasting induces profound neuronal and systemic autophagy. Autophagy. 6(6):702-710. PubMed 20534972 • DOI
🚀 Track Your Fasting Windows Effortlessly
Join over 50,000+ people using Fasting Tracker on Android and iOS to time eating windows, calculate ketosis stages, and hit your target weight.
⚡ 30-Second Interactive Assessment
Find Your Ideal Fasting Protocol
Answer 3 quick questions to calculate the safest and most effective intermittent fasting schedule for your body.
Step 1 of 3
1. What is your primary health goal?
2. What is your fasting experience?
3. How does your typical morning look?
🥗 Best Meals to Break Your Fast
Gentle, nutrient-dense dishes designed to avoid insulin spikes and digestive discomfort when exiting your fast.
