Easy "Risotto"

Risotto minus the labour-intensivesness.

1. boil rice with half water, half chicken or vegetable broth.

2. cook other ingredients, such as chicken, sausage, broccoli, onion, or spinach

3. in a pot, heat 2 tablespoons butter. add rice and other ingredients, and 3 cloves minced garlic. stir until tasty, about 10 mins on medium-low heat. add any other liquid if getting too sticky, and a bit of sour cream to thicken. 

4. add cheese, turn to low, stir until melted. 

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