Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the perfect balance of savory garlic, creamy Parmesan, and zesty lemon for a satisfying meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and pre-chop garlic and parsley.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour in additional chicken broth; let simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Toss the cooked rice into the skillet with the chicken and sauce until well combined. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg