Description
A delicious and hearty meal featuring chicken scampi served with creamy garlic parmesan rice and grilled asparagus.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until golden and fully cooked.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cooked rice with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill until tender.
- Serve chicken scampi over the creamy rice with grilled asparagus on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Grill
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken scampi, creamy garlic parmesan rice, grilled asparagus, Italian-American dish, easy dinner recipe