Description
Rich and flavorful, this Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice offers a delightful combination of succulent chicken and creamy, garlicky rice infused with rich Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and toast for about 1 minute before adding chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Slice cooked chicken and return to skillet to warm and soak in the sauce.
- Serve chicken over creamy rice and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a juicier result, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts. Any long-grain rice works, but arborio can create a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg