Description
A heartwarming Chicken Scampi Skillet featuring tender chicken and creamy Parmesan rice, perfect for cozy fall nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sizzle the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the aromatic goodness: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, letting them cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Simmer to perfection: Pour in the chicken broth, vegetable broth, and lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Combine the rice and water in a separate pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Creamy finishing touches: Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese into the rice until melted and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the chicken scampi over the garlic Parmesan rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with steamed veggies or extra lemon zest for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg