Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chicken broth

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup white wine (optional)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Season Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.

Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden, set aside.

Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add broth, lemon juice, and white wine. Simmer and reduce slightly.

Finish Sauce: Stir in butter, return chicken to coat, and sprinkle with parsley.

Cook Rice: Combine rice, broth, and garlic in a saucepan. Cook until rice is tender.

Add Cheese: Stir in Parmesan, season, and fluff.

Serve: Plate rice, top with chicken, sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4