Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy chicken pairs with buttery garlic parmesan rice for a delicious meal in under an hour.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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450 g chicken tenderloins
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Pan Sauce and Rice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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113 g unsalted butter, divided
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1.5 teaspoons salt, divided
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120 ml dry white wine
→ Rice and Finish
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270 g uncooked long grain white rice
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710 ml chicken broth
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50 g freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
# How to Make It:
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Season chicken tenderloins evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté chicken until golden and just cooked through, 4–6 minutes. Remove from skillet, cover, and set aside.
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Add half the butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 0.5 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Sauté garlic gently for 3 minutes, avoiding burning.
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Increase heat to medium-high. Add white wine and stir vigorously to emulsify into butter. Simmer, stirring, for about 5 minutes until reduced by half. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons of pan sauce.
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Add uncooked rice to the skillet with remaining butter. Stir and cook 3–4 minutes until rice takes on a slight golden hue.
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Pour in chicken broth and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir only once or twice during the first 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle parmesan cheese over rice. Arrange chicken atop rice in the skillet. Drizzle reserved pan sauce over chicken, cover, and remove from heat. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with additional parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Information:
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Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor; jarred varieties are not recommended.
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If substituting for wine, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice with chicken broth to equal 120 ml.
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This dish can be prepared with shrimp instead of chicken for variation.
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Select a dry white wine you would drink; chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc are all suitable.
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To easily cook for smaller portions, mini bottles of wine are convenient and prevent waste.