Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a quick, flavorful dinner featuring tender chicken in lemony wine sauce served over creamy, cheesy rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Scampi:
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders or thinly sliced breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Pat dry for a good sear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in wine or broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Scrape up browned bits and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in butter until melted. Return chicken, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in rice to coat. Add broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low 15–18 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon rice onto plates, top with chicken, drizzle sauce, and garnish with parsley.