Description
A rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic butter sauce served over fluffy parmesan rice, finished with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and prepare a saucepan for the rice.
- Rinse the rice and combine it with chicken broth in the saucepan, then cook until tender.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and let them melt together.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Stir parmesan cheese into the cooked rice until creamy and well combined.
- Add lemon juice and parsley to the chicken mixture, then adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the creamy chicken over the parmesan rice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Add lemon juice gradually to balance the flavors.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken scampi, chicken scampi with rice, parmesan rice chicken, garlic butter chicken, creamy chicken dinner