CHICKEN SCAMPI CREAMY GARLIC RICE

WHY YOU’LL MAKE THIS WEEKLY

✅ Restaurant flavors in 30 mins
✅ Creamy without heavy cream (thanks to a clever trick!)
✅ Uses pantry staples

Perfect for: Date nights • Meal prep • Garlic lovers

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🍗 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

✅ The Chicken

• 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

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👩🍳 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).

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💡 PRO TIPS

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