Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken tenderloins with a savory garlic butter sauce, served over aromatic Parmesan-infused rice. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a casual weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic, fresh
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
Rice
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
Other
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add red pepper flakes, salt, white wine, and chicken broth. Reduce sauce and set aside 2 tbsp.
- Rice: Add rice to skillet, cook briefly, then add chicken broth. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Finishing: Sprinkle parmesan over rice, place chicken on top, drizzle reserved sauce, cover, and let stand. Garnish with more parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor.
- For white wine substitution, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice with extra chicken broth.
- Shrimp can be used instead of chicken.
- Prefer chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc for wine choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
