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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice
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Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice

This professional-grade dish features tender, pan-seared chicken cutlets served with a bright, silky citrus-garlic butter sauce over a bed of aromatic parmesan rice. By swapping traditional pasta for fluffy, savory long-grain rice, this recipe achieves a lighter, more cohesive texture that highlights the fresh lemon and herbaceous notes of parsley. Perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner, it uses pantry staples to deliver restaurant-quality flavors that are both satisfying and elegant.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into cutlets
  • 2 cups long grain rice (basmati)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium pot, sauté half the minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice to the pot and toast for two minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 18 minutes.
  5. Stir in the parmesan cheese once the rice is tender and fluffy.
  6. Season chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper.
  7. In a large skillet, heat the remaining butter and garlic over medium-high heat.
  8. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley, tossing the chicken to coat in the sauce.
  10. Serve the chicken over a bed of the prepared garlic parmesan rice.

Notes

Ensure you rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch for the best fluffy texture. Use high-quality chicken broth for depth of flavor. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of hot water or extra broth to thin it out.