Description
Creamy Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a luxurious, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken in a rich, garlicky scampi sauce served alongside buttery, cheesy rice. It’s perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- For Chicken Scampi
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - For Garlic Parmesan Rice
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
For Garlic Parmesan Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the sautéed garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt
Notes
For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or zucchini to the sauce.,For a shrimp scampi version, swap chicken for shrimp and cook until pink and opaque before adding garlic and sauce ingredients.,Use gluten-free rice and ensure Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
