Description
Juicy chicken cooked in a creamy garlic scampi sauce and served over flavorful garlic Parmesan rice for a comforting, restaurant-style meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Scampi
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook the rice according to the package directions, substituting chicken broth for water to infuse more flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Parmesan Rice: Once cooked, stir in butter, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese into the warm rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm while preparing the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to add more flavor to the sauce.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces back into the skillet, turning them in the sauce to coat thoroughly and warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken and serve immediately over the prepared garlic Parmesan rice for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- Add spinach or broccoli to the dish for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese provides the best texture and flavor for both the sauce and rice.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth if you want to control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
