Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful, comforting dish that combines tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce with creamy parmesan rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and grating parmesan. Measure rice and broth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from skillet and cover. Add minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the pan; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice, cover, and cook on low for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Return chicken to skillet, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover for another 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (390g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg