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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

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This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a comforting one-pan dish packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Rinsed.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter; add chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Lower heat and add remaining butter; sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pan with lemon juice and chicken broth, letting it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Rinse rice; bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot, add rice, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet with the garlic sauce and heat for 2 minutes.
  9. Serve the garlic Parmesan rice topped with Chicken Scampi and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even slicing for consistent cooking and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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