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One-Pan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Scampi with Lemon Butter Sauce over Fluffy Rice

A white bowl filled with creamy garlic parmesan rice topped with seared chicken pieces and fresh parsley.
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Make restaurant-style creamy garlic parmesan chicken scampi and lemon butter rice in one pan for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup Arborio or short-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or extra chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the white wine (or broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover the skillet tightly and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid and is tender.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Stir in half of the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water when cooking the rice.
  • If you prefer a less creamy sauce, reduce the heavy cream to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water if you were boiling the rice separately.
  • You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a classic scampi variation.

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