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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Golden pan-seared chicken bites tossed in a spicy garlic butter white wine sauce, served over creamy parmesan infused 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: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter for searing
Scampi Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup white wine dry, like Pinot Grigio
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Garlic Parmesan Rice
  • 1.5 cups white rice long grain
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, sauté 2 cloves garlic in 2 tbsp butter. Add rice and stir. Add 3 cups broth, bring to boil, cover and simmer 15 mins. Fluff and stir in parmesan.
  2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Toss chicken pieces in mixture to coat.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken for 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove chicken.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1 minute.
  5. Add white wine to deglaze pan. Simmer 2 mins. Add broth and lemon juice; simmer 3 more mins.
  6. Return chicken to pan and toss in sauce. Serve over the prepared rice.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest rice texture.