Description
This savory Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a one-pan Italian-inspired dinner featuring golden seared chicken in a buttery garlic sauce, served over fluffy, cheesy rice. It’s comforting, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and a pinch of salt, cover, and simmer on low for about 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
Meanwhile, trim the chicken and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to deglaze the pan.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer in the sauce for 3 minutes.
Fluff cooked rice and stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Serve chicken over the cheesy rice and spoon extra sauce over top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
