Pollo Alla Valdostana Recipe
Prosciutto, fontina cheese, cremini mushrooms, served over 'Farrotto' Farro Risotto
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Farrotto (Farro Risotto) Ingredients
Method
Pollo Alla Valdostana Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Layer Prosciutto and Cheese
Place a slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast followed by a slice of fontina cheese.
- 3
Sear Chicken
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 4
Farrotto Preparation
- 5
- 6
Cook Farro
Add the farro to the pot and stir for a couple of minutes. Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 25-30 minutes until the farro is tender.
- 7
Finish the Farrotto
Once the farro is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
