CHICKEN SCAMPI CREAMY GARLIC RICE


  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, diced

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt & pepper

✅ The Scampi Magic

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

✅ The Creamy Finish

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (secret ingredient!)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1. Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat butter + oil in skillet.

  2. Cook chicken until golden (~5 mins), then remove.

2. Build the Sauce

  1. In same pan, sauté garlic 30 sec.

  2. Add wine, simmer 1 min.

  3. Stir in rice, broth, and spices.

3. Simmer to Perfection

  1. Return chicken to pan.

  2. Cover, simmer 15-18 mins (until rice is tender).

4. Make It Creamy

  1. Off heat, stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, lemon, and parsley.

  2. Let sit 5 mins (sauce thickens).

💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 Extra veggies? Add spinach at the end.
🔸 No wine? Use broth + 1 tbsp lemon juice.
🔸 Crispy option: Broil 2 mins before serving.