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Chicken Scampi Rice

Tender chicken cooked in a garlic butter lemon scampi sauce and served over fluffy rice for a comforting main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Cook rice in chicken broth according to package directions.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear chicken in butter and olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and sauté garlic in the same skillet.
  5. Add lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
  7. Serve chicken over rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Adjust lemon and spice levels to taste.