Chicken Scampi Creamy Garlic Rice (Print Version)
Tender chicken pieces with creamy Parmesan garlic rice and a hint of lemon make a comforting savory dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Rice
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Zest of 1/2 lemon
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300 g long-grain white rice
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720 ml chicken broth
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120 ml heavy cream
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100 g grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté chicken in skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, deglazing the pan.
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Add uncooked long-grain rice to the skillet, stirring to coat with the garlic-lemon mixture. Toast for 1–2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Once the rice is fully cooked, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined and creamy.
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Arrange the chicken over creamy rice. Garnish with a pinch of chopped fresh parsley and serve with additional lemon wedges.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, zest the lemon before juicing and use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.