Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Scampi recipe that combines tender chicken with garlic, white wine, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, quick recipe, flavorful dish