Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. This elegant dish brings together perfectly seared chicken breasts enveloped in a zesty lemon-butter scampi sauce, paired with creamy garlic parmesan rice. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is designed to impress without demanding hours in the kitchen. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you can savor rich flavors that appeal to both adults and kids alike. Enjoy the ease of preparation and minimal cleanup while serving a meal that is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 7 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 (for rice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (for rice)
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (for rice)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for rice)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; deglaze the skillet.
- Simmer sauce for 3–4 minutes before returning chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce.
- For garlic parmesan rice, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, toast rice, then add broth and simmer until tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley into the rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (380g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg