Chicken Scampi Pasta
Chicken Scampi Pasta pairs tender sautéed chicken with al dente spaghetti, all tossed in a bright garlic-lemon butter sauce that’s rich yet lively. A touch of shallot and parsley adds sweetness and freshness, making it a satisfying choice for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want bold citrusy-garlicky flavors without fuss.
- Prep10 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chicken tenders and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- 7
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the cast iron skillet.
- 8
Add the shallots; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 9
Add the fresh garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 10
Add the broth and bring it to a simmer.
- 11
Cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 3 minutes.
- 12
Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 13
Stir the pasta and chicken into the skillet and mix well.
- 14
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed.
- 15
Stir in the parsley.
- Calories 483.48 kcal High
- Protein 31.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 58.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.52 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.28 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 59.78 mg Moderate
- Sodium 272.77 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.23 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.76 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 34.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate
- Potassium 198.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 63.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.56 mg Low 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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