Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Juicy chicken in a buttery garlic sauce served over creamy parmesan rice for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Chicken, Rice
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Chicken Scampi:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Make the Garlic Parmesan Rice
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.
Cook the Chicken Scampi
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, white wine (if using), and lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet and toss in the sauce.
Serve
Spoon rice onto plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with extra sauce.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir 2 tbsp heavy cream into the sauce.
Swap chicken for shrimp to make garlic shrimp scampi with rice.
If avoiding wine, replace with extra chicken broth.
