Indulge in a delightful chicken scampi with garlic parmesan rice dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This chicken scampi garlic parmesan rice combines tender chicken, a buttery garlic sauce, and creamy parmesan rice to create a meal that’s bursting with flavor.
This chicken scampi and garlic parmesan rice recipe is an easy skillet meal that will become a staple in your collection of easy chicken recipes. Whether you’re a fan of South Your Mouth or looking for quicker recipes, this dish fits perfectly into your recipe formula for success.
Using chicken breasts or tenderloins, this chicken scampi recipe is a main dish that pairs beautifully with a glass of wine. Designed for family cooks and those who love easy skillet meals, it’s an easy buttery dinner recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a tender and satisfying meal.
For those who prefer the convenience of an instant pot, the rice can easily be adapted for it.
How to Prepare Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until nicely browned and just cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover, and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Sauté the garlic for about 3 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
- Deglaze with Wine: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the white wine. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon to blend the wine into the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture reduces by half. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this sauce for later.
- Cook the Rice: Add the rice to the skillet and stir for 3-4 minutes until the rice starts to brown. Pour in the chicken broth and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally during the first 15 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the rice. Arrange the chicken tenders on top of the rice and drizzle the reserved pan sauce over the chicken. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice
Ingredients
- 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
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover it, and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Sauté the garlic for 3 minutes, making sure it doesn’t burn.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the white wine. Stir vigorously to blend the wine with the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture reduces by half. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the sauce for later.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir for 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown. Add the chicken broth and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally during the first 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the parmesan over the rice. Place the chicken tenders on top of the rice and drizzle with the reserved pan sauce. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with more parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
How to Store Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice
To store leftovers, transfer the chicken and rice to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave until warm, or heat in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if needed to maintain moisture.
