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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Delicious Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe

This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a quick, flavorful dish that impresses with tender chicken and creamy rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil use extra virgin for flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup white wine Sauvignon Blanc recommended
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for richness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rinsed rice, cover, reduce heat, and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Fluff the rice with a fork, add grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and olive oil, mixing until cheese melts.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, stir to coat with sauce, add butter, and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve rice on plates, top with chicken and sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, sear chicken until golden, don't overcook garlic, and use quality wine.

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