Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
A delightful comfort food dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich garlic sauce, served over creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan rice - perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Scampi
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For added spice
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparation of Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes without burning the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, deglazing the skillet and stirring in lemon zest. Let simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle the sauce over it. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Making the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the white rice and toast for about a minute.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff rice, and mix in parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Serving
- Plate the garlic parmesan rice, top with chicken and spoon over sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for heat.
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Notes
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in airtight containers. Reheat chicken separately from rice for optimal texture.