Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce with flavorful garlic Parmesan rice. It's a perfect blend of flavors, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Lower the heat and return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue simmering until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- In a separate pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat in the garlic butter. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve the chicken over the garlic Parmesan rice, spooning the creamy scampi sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a seafood twist, add shrimp along with the chicken.
- For a gluten-free option, use cauliflower rice and ensure the chicken broth is gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
