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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice: A Flavor-Packed Dinner Favorite

hicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice: A Flavor-Packed Dinner Favorite
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders or thinly sliced breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet or non-stick pan
  • Medium saucepan with tight-fitting lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and chopping board

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic in skillet for 1 minute. Add wine (or broth) and lemon juice, scraping pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk in butter until sauce is smooth. Return chicken and parsley to pan, toss, and keep warm.
  5. Heat olive oil in saucepan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add rice, toast 1-2 minutes. Add broth and salt, bring to boil. Cover, simmer 15-18 minutes. Rest 5 minutes.
  6. Stir Parmesan and butter into rice, fluff with fork. Mix in parsley.
  7. Serve chicken over garlic Parmesan rice, garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use chicken broth instead of wine for a non-alcoholic version.
For dairy-free, substitute butter and cheese accordingly.
Add steamed veggies for a balanced meal.