Chicken Scampi Pasta

Name: Chicken Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 to taste Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Chicken Broth; 1.5 lb Chicken Tenderloin; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 4 cloves Garlic; 0.5 whole Lemon Juice; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Shallot; 1 lb Spaghetti; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

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 mins
Cook30 mins
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.