Description
This Chicken Scampi Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken strips, al dente linguine, and a flavorful garlic lemon sauce. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken strips in olive oil, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add wine, lemon juice, and reduce.
- Combine: Toss pasta and chicken in the sauce, then add Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- You can also add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for a veggie boost.
- Swap wine for broth to make it family-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
