Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken strips in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce with creamy, flavorful rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-skillet wonder brings a burst of flavor to your table in just 40 minutes. The rich combination of garlic, lemon, and parmesan creates an irresistible meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and optional white wine; simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce.
- Stir in butter until melted, then return the chicken to the skillet to coat in sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, and minced garlic; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese into the rice before serving.
- Plate the garlic parmesan rice topped with chicken scampi and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg