Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta
Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta pairs tender chicken with a bright white wine and lemon sauce that clings to strands of al dente spaghetti. Buttery notes, a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, and nutty Parmesan create a balanced, restaurant-style flavor. Serve this for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy dinner party main when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep10 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in the wine, reduce the heat, and simmer until the volume is reduced by half.
- 4
Stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, remove any tendons from the chicken tenderloins.
- 8
Season the chicken with salt and Italian seasoning.
- 9
Add the chicken to the sauce, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 10
Remove the lid, turn the chicken over, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more.
- 11
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 12
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 13
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 14
If the sauce is too thick for your taste, add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the sauce.
- 15
Sprinkle with parsley to garnish.
- 16
Serve immediately.
- Calories 880.61 kcal High
- Protein 41.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 105.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.68 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 88.25 mg High
- Sodium 370.06 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.1 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.47 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 831.21 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source
- Potassium 286.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 50.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 106.99 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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