Description
Chicken Scampi is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood variation.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, Italian Chicken Recipe, Garlic Butter Chicken