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Chicken Scampi

Chicken Scampi

A rich and buttery Chicken Scampi recipe with hints of lemon and garlic, delivering satisfying flavors in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Pasta

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz thin spaghetti (or standard)
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • cup chopped parsley
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese, for serving)

Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook pasta (cook according to directions on package, to al dente).
  • Dab chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Toss with flour, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
  • Melt 3 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in a single layer and let sear until browned on bottom, about 4 minutes, turn and let cook through about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and butter mixture to a bowl or large plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Return pan to medium-low heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and sauté about 20 seconds, don't brown it.
  • Pour wine and red pepper flakes into butter garlic mixture in skillet and let simmer until reduced by about ¾, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining 4 tablespoon butter and let melt.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Return chicken to skillet and toss with sauce, season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Toss drained pasta with chicken, sauce mixture, and parsley. Garnish servings with parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

This dish is best served fresh and warm, and can be garnished with extra parsley and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword butter, Chicken Scampi, dinner, garlic, Pasta, Wine
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