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Chicken Scampi

Chicken Scampi

Succulent chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, butter, and white wine, finished with lemon and parsley; a delightful scampi recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 700 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 12-inch non-stick skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving dish

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces

Cooking essentials

  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Pasta and Garnish

  • 12 oz thin spaghetti (or standard)
  • cup chopped parsley
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese, for serving)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook pasta. Cook according to directions on package, to al dente. Start cooking the pasta in the boiling water when the wine is reducing just before step 7.
  • Dab chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Toss with flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper (use about ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper).
  • Meanwhile, 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, being careful not to brown it. (At this point, separately add pasta to boiling water to cook to al dente.)
  • 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: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 50gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Chicken Scampi, Italian recipe, Pasta, scampi
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