Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender, flavorful chicken with a creamy, garlicky rice. This meal is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner. Let’s dive into the recipe to create this delicious dish!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Scampi:
- Chicken breasts: 2 large, boneless and skinless, sliced into thin strips
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- White wine: 1/2 cup (120ml) (optional, can use chicken broth as a substitute)
- Chicken broth: 1 cup (240ml)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- Long-grain white rice: 1 cup (200g), uncooked
- Chicken broth: 2 cups (480ml)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)
Equipment
- Large skillet: For cooking the chicken scampi.
- Medium saucepan: For cooking the rice.
- Mixing spoon: For stirring the ingredients.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.