Description
Enjoy a buttery, garlicky Chicken Scampi served with creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice – a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
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Cook rice with garlic and broth, adding cream and Parmesan at the end.
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Sauté chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
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Prepare sauce by sautéing garlic, adding broth, lemon juice, and zest, and simmering.
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Combine chicken with the sauce, simmer, and garnish with parsley.
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Serve chicken on top of garlic Parmesan rice.
Notes
- You can substitute white wine with more chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- To make the dish spicier, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1 chicken breast and rice)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, Garlic Parmesan Rice, Easy Chicken Recipe, Garlic Butter Chicken, Comfort Food