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Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Golden, bite-sized chicken pieces smothered in a bright, garlicky, buttery white wine sauce, served over a luxurious bed of creamy parmesan rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Scampi
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until tender. Let rest 5 minutes, fluff, then stir in 2 tbsp butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cover to keep warm.
  2. Season the cubed chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with the olive oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet drippings. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Turn off the heat. Whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp of butter until melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the parsley.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken scampi immediately over the creamy garlic parmesan rice, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Ensure you have all ingredients prepped and ready before you begin the sauce, as the scampi comes together very quickly once the chicken is cooked.