Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice
This one-pan chicken scampi combines juicy garlic lemon chicken with cheesy Parmesan rice for a comforting, flavor-packed dinner everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté / One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
→ For the Chicken
450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
30 milliliters olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
120 milliliters chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon
60 milliliters dry white wine (optional)
28 grams unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
200 grams long-grain white rice
480 milliliters chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
25 grams grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken slices evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and optional white wine. Deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to reduce.
Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated into a glossy sauce.
Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-lemon-butter sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in grated Parmesan, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Plate the garlic Parmesan rice, top with chicken scampi, spoon over sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Maintain high heat when searing chicken for the best golden crust.
For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth or add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce.
Substitute the wine with additional broth if preferred.
Try adding baby spinach or roasted asparagus for a complete one-pan meal.
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