Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
This chicken scampi with garlic Parmesan rice brings rich scampi sauce flavor and perfect pressure-cooked texture, all in one hearty dish.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl used to season chicken
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder for seasoning
- Olive oil for searing
- 1 stick Butter divided
- Minced garlic fresh
- Dry white wine or chicken broth
- Uncooked white rice
- Chicken broth
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoon of butter. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add dry white wine and simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to coat in sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover.
- Cook rice 18–20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover, and warm through for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Use jarred garlic or substitute wine with broth for quicker prep. Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze for convenience.