Description
Indulge in the creamy and zesty delight of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. This dish features tender, golden chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic-infused sauce, served atop fluffy rice that absorbs every delicious drop. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil.
- Sear chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up bits from the pan.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth for added flavor.
- Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with Italian herbs; mix until combined.
- Serve over garlic Parmesan rice, drizzled with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: - Swap out chicken for shrimp or add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.- Use fresh herbs instead of dried if available for enhanced flavor.