Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice (Print)

Tender chicken with garlic parmesan rice, finished with fresh herbs for a comforting, flavorful skillet dinner.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 450 g chicken tenderloins
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Scampi Pan Sauce

06 - 113 g unsalted butter, divided
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
08 - 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 - 1.5 teaspoons salt, divided
10 - 120 ml dry white wine

→ Rice

11 - 270 g uncooked white rice
12 - 710 ml chicken broth
13 - 60 g freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Season chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté chicken until golden and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken, cover, and set aside to keep warm.
02 - Add half the butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 0.5 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes, ensuring garlic softens without browning.
03 - Increase heat to medium-high. Add white wine and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to reduce by half. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the pan sauce for finishing.
04 - Add uncooked rice to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes or until lightly toasted. Pour in chicken broth and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, stirring to combine.
05 - Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally during the first 15 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle grated parmesan over rice. Arrange reserved chicken tenders on top. Drizzle the reserved pan sauce over chicken. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Before serving, garnish with extra parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Always use fresh minced garlic for optimal flavor; jarred garlic will not deliver the same depth.
02 - If substituting white wine, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice with chicken broth to achieve the required volume.
03 - Shrimp may be used in place of chicken for variation.
04 - Select a dry white wine suitable for drinking; chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc work well.

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