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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Savory Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Delight

This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice brings nostalgic comfort with tender chicken and creamy rice, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized strips
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder dish
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Use additional as needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a substitute
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Rinsed
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized strips. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then add chicken in batches and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add lemon juice and chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. In a pot, cook rinsed rice in chicken broth until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice, mixing until creamy. Season to taste.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat with the garlic butter sauce, and heat through.
  8. Serve by plating the creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice topped with Chicken Scampi. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be served with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

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