Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice features tender chicken strips cooked in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce, served over fluffy garlic Parmesan rice. This easy-to-make dish combines rich flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and white wine (if using). Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the butter until melted and combined. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Cook Rice: In a saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve: Plate the garlic Parmesan rice, top with the chicken and sauce, and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can incorporate vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes into the dish.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free butter substitutes and omit or replace the Parmesan cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg