Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a dish that effortlessly combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy, garlicky rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe boasts rich layers of flavor thanks to garlic, lemon, and parmesan. The creamy rice acts as a comforting base that complements the savory chicken beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; deglaze the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic before adding rice. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then let simmer until rice is tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese into the cooked rice before serving alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg