Description
Experience Chicken Scampi paired with creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice Perfect for dinner this dish is a delightful mix of flavors youll love 150 chars
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat half of the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
In a separate saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer, cover, and cook for around 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Once chicken is cooked, squeeze in lemon juice and zest. Stir in remaining butter.
Fold in grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice until combined.
Serve rice topped with chicken scampi and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, Garlic Parmesan Rice, Easy Dinner Recipe, Italian Comfort Food
