Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice: A Restaurant-Style Meal at Home

Introduction
Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a delicious combination of tender, pan-seared chicken, buttery garlic sauce, and creamy Parmesan-infused rice. This recipe takes the flavors of classic shrimp scampi and gives it a comforting twist with chicken and a hearty rice side. It’s a perfect choice for an elegant dinner or a weeknight treat that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Scampi:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, or substitute with more chicken broth)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

1 cup long-grain rice (like basmati or jasmine)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: chopped parsley
How to Make

Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Rice: