Savory Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Delight
This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- medium saucepan
- Fork
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the chicken
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup white wine for deglazing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup chicken broth for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for finishing the sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth for cooking the rice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for the rice
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring the low-sodium chicken broth to a boil, then add the rinsed rice, cover, and lower the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and olive oil. Keep warm while preparing the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add lemon juice and chicken broth to the skillet, simmering for 3-4 minutes to blend flavors.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in unsalted butter. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve by spooning garlic Parmesan rice onto plates, topping with chicken scampi, and finishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, store chicken and rice separately when reheating to maintain textures.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg