Description
This Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe is an easy one-pan dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, creamy garlic rice, and rich Parmesan cheese. It’s a family-friendly chicken dinner idea perfect for weeknights or special occasions, featuring bold scampi-style flavor and a luxurious texture.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup long-grain white rice
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat slightly and add butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add rice and stir to coat it in the garlic butter mixture.
5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
6. Bring mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
8. Return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Cover and heat for 5 more minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always sear the chicken first to lock in flavor.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to keep the rice creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg