Love restaurant-style risotto but not the constant stirring? This short-cut method changes everything!

If you’ve ever ordered risotto at an Italian restaurant, you know just how comforting and delicious it can be. Creamy rice, tender chicken, savory Parmesan, and rich flavors in every bite.

The problem? Traditional risotto requires a lot of attention and nearly constant stirring.

Today, I’m going to show you how to make a delicious Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Risotto in the Deluxe Multi-Cooker with almost no babysitting required. This Pressure Cooker does all the hard work, leaving you with a meal that feels fancy enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Let’s put it together!  I adapted the recipe’s cooking vessel to the Deluxe Multi-Cooker because it’s the easiest by far!

Find the recipe here

What You’ll Need

For the Risotto

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped kale (or spinach)
• 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

Why Arborio Rice?

The secret to creamy risotto is Arborio rice.

Unlike regular rice, Arborio releases starch as it cooks, creating that rich, creamy texture risotto is known for. The best part? The Deluxe Multi-Cooker creates that creamy texture without standing at the stove stirring for 30 minutes!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté the onions and garlic.

Set your Deluxe Multi-Cooker to the Sear setting.

Add:

• Olive oil
• Finely chopped onion
• Garlic

Cook for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften and becomes fragrant.

Julie’s Tip

The Electric Twist & Chop makes quick work of onions and creates a fine, even chop that’s perfect for recipes like risotto.

2. Add the chicken, broth, and rice.

Add to the pot:

• Raw chicken
• Chicken broth
• Arborio rice
• Salt and pepper

Give everything a good stir.

One thing I love about this recipe is that the chicken and rice cook together. There’s no need to brown the chicken separately or cook multiple components.

Everything goes into one pot!

3. Pressure cook.

Secure the lid and make sure the silicone gasket is fully seated.

Turn the dial to:

White Rice

The Deluxe Multi-Cooker automatically defaults to 4 minutes, which is exactly what we need.

Press and hold to start.

The cooker will take a few minutes to build pressure before the countdown begins.

4. Release the pressure.

When the cooking cycle is complete, perform a manual pressure release.

Once the red pin drops, carefully remove the lid.

At this point, the mixture may look a little soupy.

Don’t worry!

The risotto will continue to thicken as it rests and as the remaining ingredients are added.

5. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and kale.

Add:

• Chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• Chopped kale (or spinach)

The residual heat from the risotto is enough to soften the greens beautifully.

No additional cooking is usually necessary.

6. Add the Parmesan cheese.

Stir in:

• 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese

As the cheese melts, it creates the creamy texture and classic flavor that makes risotto so irresistible.

If you’re serving someone dairy-free, simply scoop out their portion before adding the Parmesan.

That’s exactly what I do so everyone at my table can enjoy the same meal without making two separate dinners.

Let It Rest

Allow the risotto to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

During this time:

• The rice absorbs additional liquid.
• The Parmesan melts completely.
• The risotto becomes rich and creamy.

This short resting period makes a big difference!

Why I Love This Recipe

✓ Restaurant-quality comfort food at home

✓ One-pot meal

✓ Minimal hands-on cooking

✓ Family-friendly

✓ Easy to adapt for dairy-free eaters

✓ Packed with protein and vegetables

✓ Ready in about 30 minutes

Serving Suggestions

This risotto is hearty enough to be a complete meal on its own, but it’s also delicious served with:

• A simple green salad
• Roasted vegetables
• A glass of your favorite white wine

Final Thoughts

If you’ve always thought risotto was too complicated to make at home, this recipe will change your mind. The Deluxe Multi-Cooker turns a traditionally labor-intensive dish into an easy weeknight dinner while still delivering the creamy texture and rich flavor you’d expect from your favorite Italian restaurant.

Have you ever made risotto before? I’d love to know—are you a traditional stovetop risotto fan, or are you ready to let the Multi-Cooker do the work?