Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
A quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring garlic-butter chicken and creamy parmesan rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Mix the cooked rice into the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even cooking.
- Double the recipe for a family-sized meal.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg