Chicken Scampi Pasta
Chicken scampi pasta combines tender chicken and spaghetti with a buttery, garlicky lemon sauce brightened by shallot, chicken broth, and parsley. It is a hearty, comforting choice for a busy weeknight and reheats well for next-day leftovers.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Scampi Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chicken tenders. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet.
- 3
Add olive oil and butter to the cast iron skillet. Add shallots; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add fresh garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add broth; bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 5
Stir pasta and chicken into the skillet; combine well. Add olive oil if needed. Stir in parsley.
- 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 494.7 kcal High 25%
- Protein 32.35 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 58.3 g 21%
- Total Fat 14.72 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.02 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.59 mg High 21%
- Sodium 266.78 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 4.45 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 189.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 8.36 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Scampi Pasta is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 494.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Scampi Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Chicken Tenderloin. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Scampi Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 494.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Scampi Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Chicken Scampi Pasta healthy?
- Chicken Scampi Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 494.7 calories and 32.35 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 266.78 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.02 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, 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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