Chicken Scampi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
702 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Scampi
Description
In Chicken Scampi, bell peppers and red onions are sautéed in olive oil until soft and seasoned. Chicken tenders coated in seasoned flour cook until golden brown and juicy. Meanwhile, angel hair pasta boils separately. A sauce made by whisking butter and flour with white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan thickens to a smooth consistency flavored with salt and pepper.
The dish features tender chicken with a light crust, sweet sautéed vegetables, and a creamy sauce with bright lemon notes coating delicate angel hair pasta. Parsley adds fresh herb aroma. This combination makes a rich but balanced entrée.
Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture. The sauce’s lemon and wine components brighten the buttery consistency, complementing the mild chicken and vegetables. The recipe’s stepwise cooking keeps ingredients properly cooked and flavors integrated.
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
- 1 cup bell pepper thinly sliced, I use red, yellow and green
- 1/2 cup red onions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins also called chicken tenders, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 10 ounces angel hair pasta dry
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; place on a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Place the flour on a plate and season generously with salt and pepper. Coat the both sides of the chicken tenders in the flour; shake to remove excess flour.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the vegetables.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is boiling, make the sauce.
For the sauce
- Wipe out the pan, and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Add the white wine and whisk to combine.
- Bring the heat to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and cream and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until sauce has just thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir the lemon juice and parmesan cheese into the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the pasta and return to pot.
- Place the sauce and pepper mixture into the pot with the pasta; toss to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken on top and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 702 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 702kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2215IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 50.8mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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