Description
This chicken scampi with garlic parmesan rice is a savory, satisfying dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. Juicy, golden-seared chicken is bathed in a buttery garlic and white wine sauce, served over creamy, parmesan-packed rice that’s full of comforting flavor. It’s the kind of meal that looks fancy but is incredibly easy to pull off—making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner guests. Each bite is bright, buttery, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
1. For the Chicken Scampi:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or sub with broth and lemon juice)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter (to finish sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated parmesan (optional, for garnish)
2. For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup jasmine or long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter (to finish)
- Splash of milk or cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by making the rice: sauté garlic in butter, then stir in rice and toast for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes. Stir in parmesan, butter, and a splash of milk. Season and keep warm.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Deglaze with wine, reduce, then add broth and lemon juice. Simmer, then swirl in butter.
- Return chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce.
- Serve over garlic parmesan rice. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicier results.
- Adjust lemon and red pepper flake amounts to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg