Description

This Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a flavorful twist on a restaurant favorite. Juicy chicken strips are sautéed with garlic, butter, and colorful bell peppers, then served over creamy, cheesy garlic Parmesan rice. It’s an easy one-pan dinner perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining

Ingredients

For the Chicken Scampi:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
2¼ cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep covered.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Add minced garlic, bell peppers, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 3–4 minutes until peppers are tender.
Stir in lemon juice and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve the chicken scampi over garlic Parmesan rice. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and Italian seasoning before cooking.
Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier variation.

Add mushrooms or zucchini to the scampi for added veggies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 105mg