Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. This delectable dish features succulent chicken simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy garlic parmesan rice. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones and become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water (for cooking rice)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the chicken simmers, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot. Add rice and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve on plates topped with the Chicken Scampi and any remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg