Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice (Print Version)
Juicy chicken and lemon-garlic sauce meet cheesy, herbed rice for a flavorful one-pan dish.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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30 milliliters olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced
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120 milliliters chicken broth
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Juice of 1 lemon
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60 milliliters dry white wine (optional)
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28 grams unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
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200 grams long-grain white rice
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480 milliliters chicken broth
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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25 grams grated Parmesan cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Evenly season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.
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Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside, reserving the skillet and its drippings.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and white wine if using, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits. Simmer the mixture for 3–4 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce slightly.
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Add butter to the skillet and stir until fully melted and emulsified into the sauce.
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Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
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Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken just before serving.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
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Remove the rice from heat, then fold in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Distribute the garlic Parmesan rice among serving plates, top with the chicken scampi, spoon over additional sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, maintain high heat when searing the chicken to achieve a golden crust without overcooking.