Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice brings zesty Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Succulent chicken nestled on herby rice makes this weeknight meal a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- ½ cup White Wine
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Long Grain Rice
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Your chicken strips will sizzle and develop a golden crust.
- Cook 1.5 lbs chicken breast strips for 3-4 minutes per side until they turn golden brown. Transfer the seared chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup white wine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes into the skillet. Scrape the pan’s bottom to release delicious browned bits.
- Return chicken strips to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes at 325°F, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat at 350°F. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup long-grain rice.
- Toast rice for 2-3 minutes until edges become slightly golden. Your kitchen will smell amazing.
- Add 2 cups chicken broth to the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer rice for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender.
- Stir ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice until creamy.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley over the chicken before serving. Enjoy your delicious meal straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Chicken strips cook quickly, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking and keep them tender and juicy.
- White wine adds depth, but can be substituted with extra chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Fresh parsley brightens the dish, so chop it just before serving to maximize flavor and color.
- The scampi sauce thickens naturally from simmering, creating a silky texture that coats the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg