Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, a one-pan meal that transforms ordinary dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender chicken sautéed to golden perfection and served over creamy rice enriched with garlic, white wine, and zesty lemon. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, this dish is not only comforting but also bursting with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. In just 40 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering dinner that satisfies all appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1½ cups uncooked white rice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons crispy toasted breadcrumbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté in olive oil until golden brown; remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic with red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, return chicken to skillet, drizzle reserved sauce on top, cover for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with parsley and breadcrumbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg