Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a dish that effortlessly blends tender chicken with the richness of creamy rice. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, featuring a harmonious mix of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory parmesan. In just 40 minutes, you can create a meal that not only satisfies but also impresses with its comforting yet sophisticated taste. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that everyone will rave about!
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, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice; deglaze the pan.
- Add lemon zest and simmer for 3-4 minutes before returning chicken to the pan to soak up flavors.
- For the rice, melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add rice and toast for about 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley once rice is cooked.
- Serve chicken over garlic parmesan rice, garnished with extra sauce and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg