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Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreeComfort-Food

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 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyEasy
Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta
  1. 1

    Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour in the wine, reduce the heat, and simmer until the volume is reduced by half.

  4. 4

    Stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  6. 6

    Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, remove any tendons from the chicken tenderloins.

  8. 8

    Season the chicken with salt and Italian seasoning.

  9. 9

    Add the chicken to the sauce, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.

  10. 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. 11

    An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  12. 12

    Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

  13. 13

    Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.

  14. 14

    If the sauce is too thick for your taste, add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the sauce.

  15. 15

    Sprinkle with parsley to garnish.

  16. 16

    Serve immediately.