Description

This Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice is your ticket to a restaurant-worthy dinner right at home. Golden seared chicken breast cutlets are simmered in a rich, buttery garlic-lemon sauce, served over ultra-creamy garlic parmesan rice. The combination of zesty scampi flavor and silky, cheesy rice makes this a satisfying and indulgent meal. Ideal for easy dinner ideas, quick weeknight dinners, and comforting food ideas, this dish nails both elegance and ease. Whether you’re searching for a quick dinner, healthy-ish comfort food, or new chicken recipes, this one checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

2 chicken breast cutlets

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter (divided)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 cup chicken broth (divided)

1 cup white rice

1 cup milk

1/3 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dredging)

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Instructions

1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and lightly dredge in flour.

2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Deglaze pan with 1/4 cup chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer with lemon zest and red pepper flakes.

5. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sautée garlic. Add rice, toast for 1–2 minutes.

6. Add remaining chicken broth and milk. Simmer covered until rice is tender.

7. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Mix until creamy. Season with salt to taste.

8. Plate creamy rice and top with seared chicken. Drizzle scampi sauce over and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Toasting the rice before adding liquids enhances its nutty depth and prevents mushiness.

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the scampi sauce while deglazing.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 130mg