Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken strips with creamy garlic parmesan rice. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a rich, buttery sauce complemented by zesty lemon and fresh herbs. With minimal cleanup and a straightforward preparation process, this recipe allows you to serve an impressive dinner without the hassle. Your family and friends will be raving about this savory blend of ingredients that come together in just 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1½ cups uncooked white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons crispy toasted breadcrumbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, then add white wine and reduce by half.
- Stir in rice, broth, and remaining salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, return chicken to skillet, and drizzle with reserved garlic butter sauce. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg