Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut up the chicken breast or chicken thighs.
  2. 2Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, Kirkland Organic No Salt Seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3Cook the chicken in a pan until done.
  4. 4Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add 6 tablespoons of butter to the pan and let it melt.
  6. 6Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (optional) to the pan and sauté until you smell the garlic.
  7. 7Add half a cup of white wine (Chardonnay) to the pan.
  8. 8Let the liquid boil until it reduces by half.
  9. 9Add one and a half cups of rice to the pan.
  10. 10Add 3 cups of water and chicken bouillon to taste.
  11. 11Mix everything in the pan.
  12. 12Once boiling, cover the pan and lower the heat to low.
  13. 13Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  14. 14Once the rice is done, add about a quarter cup of parmesan cheese.
  15. 15Mix the parmesan cheese into the rice.
  16. 16Put the cooked chicken back on top of the rice.
  17. 17Add some fresh parsley on top for freshness (or basil).

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast or chicken thighs
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Kirkland Organic No Salt Seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons Butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup White wine (Chardonnay)
  • 1.5 cups Rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • Chicken bouillon
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley

Equipment

SkilletCutting boardKnifePlateMeasuring cupSpoon

Tips

  • You can use either chicken breast or chicken thighs.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional if you don't want any spice.
  • Treat chicken bouillon like salt when adding it.
  • Stir the rice once halfway through cooking.
  • You can use basil instead of parsley for freshness.