Delicious Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Delicious Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice. This delightful dish features succulent chicken tenderloins drenched in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, complemented perfectly by creamy, cheesy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between comfort and elegance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chicken broth (for cooking chicken and rice)
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Season chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; simmer briefly before adding cooked chicken back to the skillet for flavor melding.
- Cook rice in a separate pot with chicken broth until tender (15-20 minutes), then stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve the chicken scampi over creamy garlic Parmesan rice with additional sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg