Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dining experience at home with this Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. This dish features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a zesty lemon-butter scampi sauce, paired perfectly with creamy, parmesan-infused rice. Whether you’re entertaining guests or seeking an effortless weeknight meal, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and impress your family. The harmonious combination of juicy chicken and rich garlic parmesan rice makes it a must-try for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup white rice
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; deglaze the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- For the rice, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, add rice and toast for a minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and serve each chicken breast over a bed of garlic parmesan rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg