Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Chicken Scampi served over flavorful Garlic Parmesan Rice. This Italian-American dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken cooked in a garlic and lemon sauce, paired with creamy Parmesan-infused rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Scampi:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Scampi: In a skillet, sauté chicken in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, wine, lemon juice, and simmer.
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Rice: Sauté garlic in butter, add rice, broth, simmer until cooked. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the chicken scampi over the garlic Parmesan rice. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce with a splash of cream for added richness.
- Alternate serving options include pasta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
