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Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta

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

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

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

49 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
55 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
33 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
51 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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41
Heart Health
85
Metabolic
57
Digestive
29
Inflammatory
40
Performance
45
General Wellness
  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.

About This Recipe

Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta is made with 12 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Tenderloin, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 916.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Tenderloin, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta?
About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 916.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 16 steps.
Is Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta healthy?
Garlicky Chicken Scampi Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 916.85 calories and 41.98 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 370.46 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.68 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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