Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
Enjoy this creamy Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe with golden chicken, zesty garlic butter sauce, and rich Parmesan rice.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prep and Season the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized strips.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Sear the Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Scampi Sauce
- Lower the heat and melt the remaining butter in the skillet.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and ½ cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
4. Cook the Garlic Parmesan Rice
- In a separate saucepan, combine rice with the remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
- Cover and simmer on low until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Season to taste.
5. Combine and Serve
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the scampi sauce.
- Heat on low for 2 minutes.
- Serve chicken over the creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Always use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the lemon and garlic.
- This dish scales well for larger gatherings.