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Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice is a simple yet delicious dinner option that balances juicy chicken and creamy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can be substituted with margarine
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Creamy Rice
  • 1 cup White Rice can substitute with brown rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream consider half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken pieces until golden brown.
  3. Make the Scampi Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and optional red chili flakes. Return chicken and toss in sauce.
  4. Cook the Rice: Sauté additional garlic, toast rice, add chicken broth, and simmer until the rice is tender.
  5. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until creamy. Season to taste.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Plate the creamy rice, top with chicken scampi, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and taste as you cook for proper seasoning.

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