Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful fusion of succulent chicken in a buttery garlic sauce, paired with creamy, flavor-packed rice. This dish transforms any meal into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, your kitchen will be filled with enticing aromas that evoke warmth and joy.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Long-grain white rice
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Finely chop the garlic and gather all components.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil and half the butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add lemon juice, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Rice: Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer until rice absorbs liquid (about 15 minutes).
- Combine everything: Return cooked chicken to the skillet atop the rice mixture. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over and cover until melted (a few minutes).
- Serve it up: Plate servings elegantly, drizzle remaining sauce on top, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg