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Tender chicken strips in a garlic lemon sauce served over creamy Parmesan rice
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Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2.5 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.6 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  • Season chicken strips with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon pepper; dredge lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (approx. 3-4 minutes per side). Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté 4 cloves of minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping the fond from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half. Stir in red pepper flakes and parsley.
  • In a separate medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the remaining 2 cloves of garlic and the Arborio rice, toasting the grains for 2 minutes until translucent at the edges.
  • Add the chicken broth to the rice 0.5 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to be fully absorbed before adding the next increment.
  • Once the rice is al dente, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the texture is creamy and the cheese is fully integrated.
  • Plate the creamy rice, top with the sautéed chicken, and spoon the remaining garlic butter scampi sauce over the top.