Description
Indulge in the rich, mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, served atop a bed of creamy rice enriched with sharp parmesan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will impress your family and friends with its delightful aroma and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg