Easy Chicken Scampi with Parmesan Rice
This Easy Chicken Scampi with Parmesan Rice is a comforting, restaurant quality dinner made with tender chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and creamy Parmesan rice. It is a cozy family favorite that comes together in about 30 minutes and creates lasting memories in the kitchen.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640kcal
Cost: $18
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet (12 inch) Wide enough to sear chicken and simmer sauce evenly
- 1 Medium saucepan with lid For cooking fluffy garlic Parmesan rice
- 1 Wooden spoon Gentle on pans and perfect for little helpers
- 1 Garlic press or microplane Makes mincing garlic fast and kid friendly
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts Cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt To taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic Minced
- ½ cup dry white wine Or chicken broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon Juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer 15–18 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in white wine and reduce by half. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until glossy.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Remove rice from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
- Serve chicken over Parmesan rice. Garnish with extra cheese or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Shrimp can be substituted for chicken. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is extra special served with a simple green salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 450g | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2.5mg