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Chicken Scampi

Chicken Scampi

A delicious Chicken Scampi recipe featuring rich and buttery flavors, complemented by wine and lemon, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 12-inch non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
  • 12 oz thin spaghetti (or standard)
  • 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • cup chopped parsley
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese) for serving

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword butter sauce, chicken recipes, Chicken Scampi, garlic, pasta, quick meals
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