Chicken Scampi
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Scampi
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A super simple chicken recipe that packs rich and buttery decadence, rounded by complex wine flavor, along with hints of bright lemon, and plenty of freshness from the garlic. It's such a satisfying dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1-Tbsp pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 12 oz. thin spaghetti (or standard)
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese (or Romano cheese, for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook pasta (cook according to directions on package, to al dente. I find it's best to 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 (I use about 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper).
- Meanwhile melt 3 Tbsp butter with 1 Tbsp 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 Tbsp butter. Add garlic and saute about 20 seconds, don't 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 3/4, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining 4 tbsp 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.
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