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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

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  • Author: marina-freshwell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: None

Description

A comforting and balanced dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, butter, parmesan, and flavorful rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or relaxed weekends.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 stick butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
  3. Sauté chicken tenders until nicely browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet, cover and set aside.
  4. Add butter, garlic, pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the skillet then sauté garlic for 3 minutes.
  5. Increase skillet temperature to medium-high, add white wine, and stir vigorously for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Add rice to skillet, stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until rice starts to brown slightly.
  7. Add chicken broth and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  8. Sprinkle parmesan over rice, arrange chicken tenders in skillet over rice, drizzle reserved 2 tablespoons of pan sauce over chicken, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Notes

This dish can be served with a simple green salad or side of crusty bread. Leftovers keep well and can be reheated with additional broth to prevent drying out.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg