Description
Flavor-Packed Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a one-pan meal featuring golden-seared chicken in a garlicky, lemony sauce with creamy Parmesan rice — comforting, easy, and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Use crushed red pepper for added heat.
- Swap brown rice and increase cooking time and liquid.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
