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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Scampi:
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Scampi Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
4. Combine
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
5. Serve
- Spoon garlic Parmesan rice onto plates and top with chicken scampi and extra sauce.
Notes
- Add Veggies: Spinach, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes make great additions.
- Creamy Option: Stir ¼ cup heavy cream into the scampi sauce.
- Low-Carb Swap: Serve over cauliflower rice.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
- Reheating Tip: Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep chicken moist.
This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is rich, buttery, and full of bold flavor. Tender chicken is sautéed in a garlicky, lemon-kissed sauce and served over fluffy rice infused with savory Parmesan.
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Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want something a little special, this dish feels elegant yet easy to make. It’s a comforting, restaurant-style meal that delivers bright, satisfying flavor in every bite.
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