If the idea of standing over a pot stirring risotto for what feels like forever sounds about as fun as folding fitted sheets—friend, have I got a delicious little time-saver for you.

Thanks to the magical powers of the Pampered Chef Rockcrok®, you can whip up creamy, dreamy risotto in the microwave without all the stirring drama. And the best part? You can dress it up with your favorite add-ins for a dish that’s anything but basic.

🧂 The Original Risotto

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, divided
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked Arborio rice
• 2 oz (60 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup/125 mL)
• 3½ cups (875 mL) chicken stock
• ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper

Directions:

1. Place 1 tbsp butter in your Rockcrok® Everyday Pan. Heat over medium 3–5 minutes until melted, swirling to coat the bottom.
2. Chop onion with the Food Chopper, press in the garlic, and add both—plus rice—to the pan.
3. Cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly toasted and smells amazing.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the chicken stock and black pepper.
5. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 15–17 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
6. Stir in Parmesan, the remaining butter, and any optional Add-Ins below. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

🎉 Boom. Risotto. No drama. No constant stirring. You’re welcome.

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🌀 Want to Remix It? Try These Add-In Combos!

🍗 Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach

• 2 cups cooked diced chicken
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• ½ jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained and snipped)

This one’s giving Tuscan vibes with hardly any effort. Major flavor with zero fuss.

🍅 Caprese-Style

• 4 sticks mozzarella string cheese, snipped into pieces
• 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, snipped

It’s like a caprese salad went to Italy and decided to cozy up in a bowl of risotto.

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Whether you go classic or dressed up, this recipe proves that gourmet doesn’t have to mean “glued to the stove.” So pour a glass of something fun, put your feet up, and let the Rockcrok do the heavy lifting.

✨ Ready to stir up something easy tonight? Let me know which version you’re trying first—or if you’re dreaming up your own delicious twist!