Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a rich, garlicky one-pan meal! Juicy chicken is sautéed, then served over buttery Parmesan rice. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, it’s an easy, flavor-packed dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 poundchicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
- salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoonlemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoongarlic powder
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 stickbutter
- 2 tablespoonsminced garlic (( about 6 cloves garlic))
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoonssalt (divided)
- ½ cupdry white wine
- 1 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cupsuncooked white rice (jasmine or long-grain)
- 3 cupschicken broth
- ½ cupfresh grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoonsfresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoonscrispy toasted breadcrumbs (for garnish, optional)
Directions
- 1
Sauté the Chicken: Season 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips with salt, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover.
- 2
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt 1 stick butter in the same skillet, then add 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by half. Add 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, stir, and reserve 2 tablespoons of sauce for later.
- 3
Cook the Rice: Add 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, 3 cups chicken broth and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- 4
Finish & Serve: Stir 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese into the rice, then top with chicken and drizzle with reserved sauce. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with 2 tablespoons crispy toasted breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley.