Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a dish that perfectly balances elegance and comfort. Tender pan-seared chicken breasts bathe in a rich garlic butter scampi sauce, complemented by creamy parmesan-infused rice. This quick recipe is not only perfect for busy weeknights but also ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties. In just 40 minutes, you can elevate your meal with this savory dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 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 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce.
- In a separate saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté more garlic before adding rice. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and chopped parsley into the rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg