Description
A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for Chicken Scampi with a side of flavorful Garlic Parmesan Rice. This dish combines tender chicken cooked in a garlic and lemon sauce with savory Parmesan rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Scampi:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders or thin-sliced breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze with wine or broth, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Simmer chicken in the sauce.
- Prepare the Rice: Sauté garlic, add rice, chicken broth, and simmer until tender. Stir in Parmesan.
- Serve: Plate the chicken scampi over the garlic Parmesan rice.
Notes
- Add sautéed spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
