Description
This Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe combines golden-seared chicken with flavorful, garlicky rice in a delicious, restaurant-quality dish. The buttery lemon herb scampi sauce adds a burst of vibrant flavor, complemented by the creamy parmesan rice. It’s a satisfying, fresh meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Chicken Scampi:
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the rice: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, then toast rice. Add chicken broth, simmer until rice is tender. Stir in cream, parmesan, and salt. Cook until creamy.
- Make the scampi sauce: In the skillet, combine butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and juice. Whisk to combine.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Toss the chicken in the scampi sauce until coated.
- Serve: Plate the creamy garlic parmesan rice, top with scampi chicken, drizzle extra sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Let the rice rest covered after cooking to finish steaming and soften further.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- If the scampi sauce separates, whisk in a bit of hot water to re-emulsify.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
