Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Chicken Scampi, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing the warmth of an Italian bistro right to your table. With fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, every bite is a celebration of savory goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3. Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- 4. Add garlic and herbs: Stir in minced garlic and oregano; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 5. Create the sauce: Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently while scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
- 6. Combine everything: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat in the sauce.
- 7. Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg