Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
This comforting Southern Chicken Scampi with Creamy Parmesan Grits blends bold garlic, bright lemon, and tender chicken with silky, buttery grits for a satisfying dish that’s both rustic and elegant. It’s a fusion of classic scampi with soulful Southern flavors, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Scampi:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
