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Easy One-Pan Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice

Close-up of tender chicken scampi pieces served over creamy garlic parmesan rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Make this restaurant-style Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice at home. This easy dinner recipe features tender chicken in a buttery lemon garlic sauce served over rich, creamy parmesan rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth, warm
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the Arborio rice to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the rice.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of the warm chicken broth. Stir until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. This process takes about 18-20 minutes. The rice should be creamy.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the cheese melts and the rice is creamy.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve the chicken scampi immediately over the creamy garlic parmesan rice. Top with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with cream cheese.
  • If you prefer not to use wine, use only chicken broth for the sauce base.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen peas or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking the rice for added vegetables.

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