Description
Discover a quick, flavorful dinner with Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice. Tender chicken pieces are sautéed in butter and garlic, then simmered in chicken broth and finished with Parmesan cheese for a creamy, savory sauce. Served over fluffy rice, this one‑pan meal delivers restaurant‑style taste in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or casual entertaining. Serve with a crisp green salad and a glass of cold grape juice for a balanced, crowd pleasing mea
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients – measure rice, mince garlic, and cut chicken.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and let reduce for five minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is creamy and the rice is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red‑pepper flakes with the garlic. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice, easy chicken scampi recipe, garlic parmesan rice, quick chicken dinner, one pan chicken meals, weeknight chicken recipes