One-Pan Garlic Cajun Chicken Scampi with Creamy Rice
One-Pan Garlic Cajun Chicken Scampi with Creamy Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. With tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic sauce, combined with creamy rice, this recipe offers a delightful blend of Cajun spices and comforting textures—all made in one skillet for effortless cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp butter
- Cajun seasoning
- lemon zest
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Sear in a large skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter until fragrant.
- Add uncooked rice; toast for 1-2 minutes in the garlicky mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil then simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning; simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, combine well and heat through before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 114mg