Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful lemon-butter scampi sauce. Each bite is complemented by creamy, parmesan-infused rice, making it an ideal option for both casual family dinners and special occasions. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes, but it also requires minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan approach. With the vibrant flavors of garlic and lemon shining through, this easy yet elegant meal is sure to impress everyone at your table.
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 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic before adding rice and broth. Cook until rice is fluffy.
- Stir in parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg