Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a dish that brings elegance to your dinner table without the fuss. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts pan-seared to perfection and enveloped in a zesty lemon-butter scampi sauce. Accompanied by creamy garlic parmesan rice, it’s a meal that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. Whether you’re preparing for a busy weeknight or hosting a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 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 boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese at the end of cooking.
- Serve rice on plates topped with sliced chicken and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg