Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice
Indulge in a delightful Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice, a one-skillet wonder that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over creamy, cheesy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those who crave a quick yet satisfying meal. The combination of juicy chicken and savory rice is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or jasmine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1.5 tbsp butter; sear chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes and parsley; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; coat in sauce and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and milk/cream to a simmer; add rice; cover and cook according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Serve chicken over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg