Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Ingredients

Chicken Scampi

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Extra butter (optional, for richness)

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in rice and toast for 1 minute.
4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender.
6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken Scampi

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
3. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the pan.
6. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add extra butter if desired.
8. Finish with fresh parsley.