Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a one-pan wonder that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This dish features tender chicken strips sautéed to golden perfection, enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, and served over rich, cheesy rice infused with hints of white wine and lemon. With its quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can easily whip up this savory meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this comforting recipe is versatile enough to adapt to your preferences – simply customize with your favorite vegetables or seasonings. Enjoy this culinary delight today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1½ cups uncooked white rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté in olive oil on medium heat until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Sauté for 1 minute; stir in white wine and reduce for 5 minutes.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese; return chicken to skillet on top of rice and drizzle with reserved sauce. Cover for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg