Description
A delicious chicken scampi dish served with flavorful garlic parmesan rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in cooked pasta.
- Serve over garlic parmesan rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg