Description
A comforting, creamy chicken dish served with flavorful garlic parmesan rice, perfect for cozy family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Melt the butter in a separate pot and gently mix it into the cooked rice until coated.
- Serve the chicken scampi over the garlic parmesan rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon zest, seasonal veggies, or a spicy kick with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg