🍝 Bright, garlicky, and luxuriously creamy, this Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a comforting meal that comes together effortlessly. Tender, seared chicken breast is tossed in a garlicky butter sauce with hints of lemon, then served alongside fluffy garlic Parmesan rice for a satisfying, hearty dinner. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Chicken Scampi
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• ¼ cup chicken broth (optional)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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🍚 Garlic Parmesan Rice
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season chicken slices with salt and pepper.
• Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
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2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth (if using), and Parmesan cheese.
• Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
• Remove from heat.
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3. Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Rice
• In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt.
• Mix well and keep warm.
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4. Serve the Dish
• Plate the garlic Parmesan rice as a base.
• Top with the chicken scampi.
• Drizzle extra sauce from the skillet over the chicken and rice.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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✨ A creamy, garlicky dish that’s both hearty and comforting.
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