These creamy risotto recipes are restaurant-worthy—and you can make them at home!
17 Creamy Risotto Recipes
Updated on Aug. 01, 2024
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You’ll savor every bite. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
1/17
2/17
Butternut Squash Oven Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. —Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
3/17
Roasted Asparagus Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting while the rice cooks on the stovetop. Then both will be ready to stir into the risotto by the time the rice is done. —Deonna Mazur, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 311 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
4/17
Shrimp Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A creamy, cheesy, classic Italian dish, this risotto adds shrimp’s tenderness and umami flavor to the mix. Your tastebuds will meet plenty of complimentary flavors of wine, garlic and shallot in this al dente rice. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 442 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 1247mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
5/17
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love risotto, but I don’t always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. When I found a slow-cooker risotto recipe, I thought it was too good to be true. This dish is adapted from a jambalaya recipe. —Angela Westra, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 335 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1276mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
6/17
Parmesan Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. Watch for that magic moment when the risotto transforms from just rice in liquid to creamy, tender deliciousness. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 260 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
7/17
Barley Risotto
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its nutty undertones, barley provides the perfect backdrop for lemon and parsley. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 184 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
8/17
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 424 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
9/17
Turkey Thyme Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This satisfying risotto is a wonderful way to reinvent leftover turkey. I use Romano cheese, garlic and plenty of fresh mushrooms. —Sunny McDaniel, Cary, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 337 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
10/17
Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I was missing my Russian grandma's barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley using the risotto method to keep the grains whole and irresistibly chewy. —Tatiana Kireeva, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked steak with 1 cup barley: 463 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein.
11/17
Spring Green Risotto
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Once a week I create a new recipe for my blog, An Officer and a Vegan. I first made this risotto when I needed something cheerful and comforting. It would be fantastic with asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, but use whatever veggies are in season. —Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
12/17
Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe I was working on. And please, don't forget the baked crispy beet greens...amazing! Move over, main dish! This vibrant side will steal the show. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 314 calories, 14g fat (11g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1238mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein.
13/17
Hearty Shrimp Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the warm flavors of white wine, goat cheese and fresh spinach, it’s scrumptious, comforting and so fast! —Lydia Becker, Parkville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 405 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
14/17
Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Risotto
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cranberries and apples are tart enough to balance the sweetness in this hearty dish that's fun for an after-presents breakfast on Christmas morning. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 298 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
15/17
Spiced Pear Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve this fruity version with pork tenderloin.—Kim Berto, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 293 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
16/17
Garlic Tilapia with Mushroom Risotto
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Boxed risotto makes it quick; mushrooms, shallots and cheese make it tasty. Serve the risotto alongside seasoned fish for a weeknight supper in a hurry. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 432 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
17/17
Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which makes it extra special. —Carmella Ryan, Rockville Centre, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup risotto mixture with 1 heaping tablespoon marscarpone cheese: 350 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
