Easy & Flavorful Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice: My Go-To Recipe

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add rice and stir to coat.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
8. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.
9. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
10. Stir in red pepper flakes and white wine; cook for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly.
11. Add lemon juice and return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat.
12. Once rice is cooked, stir in grated parmesan cheese and additional salt if needed.
13. Fluff rice with a fork and keep warm.
14. Spoon Garlic Parmesan Rice onto plates, top with Chicken Scampi, and garnish with fresh parsley.