Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Scampi is a delicious and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender chicken tenderloins sautéed in olive oil, tossed with a rich garlic butter sauce infused with white wine, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth, served over perfectly cooked white rice and finished with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. This flavorful dish combines the classic scampi flavors with a comforting rice base, making it perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken tenderloins evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the fresh minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the red pepper flakes and salt. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, then simmer the sauce until it reduces slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of this sauce for finishing the dish.
- Cook the Rice: Add the uncooked white rice to the skillet with the remaining sauce and lightly toast it for 1-2 minutes. Then, pour in enough chicken broth (from the total broth amount if needed) to cover the rice (approximately 3 1/2 cups including what is already in the sauce). Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 15-20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Place the cooked chicken pieces on top of the rice. Drizzle the reserved 2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken and rice. Cover the skillet and let the dish stand off the heat for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
- For a non-alcoholic substitute of the white wine, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with extra chicken broth.
- You can substitute shrimp for the chicken for a seafood variation of this recipe.
- Recommended white wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc for optimal flavor.
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
