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Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

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Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice is a comforting, one-skillet meal made with golden-seared chicken and buttery rice infused with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. It’s bright, rich, and perfect for easy weeknights or special family dinners.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • Olive oil
  • Unsalted butter
  • Italian seasoning
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic, minced
  • Lemon juice and zest
  • Long grain white rice
  • Chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • Heavy cream
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover loosely.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping the pan.
  3. Add uncooked rice, toast for 1–2 minutes while stirring to coat with the garlic-lemon mixture.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Fluff rice with a fork, then add heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  6. Plate creamy rice, top with chicken, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add baby spinach or peas for more veggies.
  • Swap rice for orzo for a different texture.
  • Use half-and-half or cream cheese and milk if out of heavy cream.
  • Enhance flavor with a splash of white wine.

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