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Quick Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Close-up of chicken scampi pieces served over creamy garlic parmesan rice, drizzled with butter sauce.
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Make tender chicken scampi in a lemon-garlic butter sauce served over rich, creamy garlic parmesan rice. This is a fast, restaurant-style meal perfect for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth, warm
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for rice)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  3. Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the chopped parsley. Keep warm.
  5. While the chicken sauce simmers, prepare the rice. In a separate medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the Arborio rice and toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add 1 cup of warm chicken broth to the rice, stirring until it is fully absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, waiting until each addition is mostly absorbed before adding the next. This process takes about 18-20 minutes.
  7. When the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1 minute until the cheese melts and the rice is very creamy. Season the rice with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve the chicken scampi immediately over generous portions of the garlic parmesan rice.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, substitute heavy cream for the wine in the scampi sauce, or add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the sauce at the end.
  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor in the rice.
  • You can use chicken broth instead of wine for a non-alcoholic sauce.

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