Description
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delightful culinary journey that blends succulent chicken with creamy, garlic-infused rice. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that draw everyone in. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that you can customize to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop garlic, grate Parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg