Description

Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a zesty, savory dish featuring pan-seared chicken in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce, paired with creamy, cheesy rice. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or elegant enough for entertaining!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Scampi:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Make the Rice: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add rice and stir for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.
Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Assemble: Spoon rice onto plates and top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
Substitute shrimp for chicken to make it a seafood scampi.
Use basmati or jasmine rice for added fragrance.