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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Savory Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Made Easy

A quick and delicious Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked for extra flavor
For the Scampi Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Best for controlling salt
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust for spice
For the Rice
  • 1 cup White Rice Jasmine or basmati
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the chicken dry and seasoning both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add chicken broth and lemon juice.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic, then add rice and toast for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Once rice is done, mix in parmesan cheese and parsley until combined.
  8. Serve the rice topped with chicken and spoon over the sauce, garnishing with parsley and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to rest before slicing for better juiciness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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