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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe

Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe
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A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for Chicken Scampi with a side of flavorful Garlic Parmesan Rice. This dish combines tender chicken cooked in a garlic and lemon sauce with savory Parmesan rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Scampi:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders or thin-sliced breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze with wine or broth, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Simmer chicken in the sauce.
  3. Prepare the Rice: Sauté garlic, add rice, chicken broth, and simmer until tender. Stir in Parmesan.
  4. Serve: Plate the chicken scampi over the garlic Parmesan rice.

Notes

  • Add sautéed spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
  • You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood variation.

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