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Chicken Scampi
Crispy breaded chicken, angel hair pasta, and an amazing lemon garlic butter sauce combine to make this knockout chicken scampi. It's light, flavorful, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 742 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounce angel hair pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 pound boneless chicken tenders
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter plus one tablespoon divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup white wine
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 Tablespoons parsley minced
- grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium sized skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil, peppers and red onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add one tablespoon butter to the skillet. Dredge your chicken tenders in flour and then season with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add the tenders to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add remaining butter and garlic. Cook garlic for about 1 minute and then add the white wine. Let it simmer and reduce. Add in lemon juice and parsley.
- Add the pasta, peppers, and chicken to the sauce. Toss until coated and serve with grated parmesan.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
742kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
851mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1566IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
98mg
(109%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 742
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 742kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1566IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.