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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe offers a deliciously savory and lemony poultry dish paired with creamy parmesan-infused garlic rice. The chicken breasts are perfectly seared to golden-brown, then simmered in a fragrant lemon garlic butter sauce. The accompanying rice is cooked in chicken broth, sautéed with garlic, and enriched with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Garlic Parmesan Rice

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance flavor before cooking.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat on the same skillet and add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate the browned bits. Add lemon zest and let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to intensify flavors.
  5. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the pieces, and allow it to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld.
  6. Prepare Garlic Butter for Rice: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly, just until fragrant.
  7. Toast the Rice: Stir in the white rice and toast it in the butter and garlic mixture for 1 minute to enhance the nutty flavor of the rice.
  8. Cook the Rice: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  9. Finish the Rice: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to make the rice creamy and flavorful.
  10. Serve: Plate the garlic parmesan rice and top with the chicken breasts spooned with the lemon garlic butter sauce. Garnish with extra parsley and red pepper flakes if desired for a touch of heat.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor impact in both the chicken sauce and rice.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit if you prefer a mild dish.
  • Bone-in chicken breasts can be used but will require longer cooking time.
  • For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil in the rice.
  • Make sure to cover the rice while cooking to ensure even steaming and fluffy texture.

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