Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender chicken and creamy, flavorful rice in a delightful buttery sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. The inviting aroma of garlic and parmesan will have your family gathering around the table, eager for a delicious meal. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this easy-to-make recipe that transforms any dinner into an extraordinary event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic finely.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once cooked through, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth to create a sauce.
- Stir in the rice along with Italian seasoning and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer; cover tightly and cook until rice absorbs all the liquid, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve the chicken scampi over fluffy garlic parmesan rice, garnishing with additional cheese or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg