Description
Indulge in a delightful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Scampi, a savory Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce. This creamy pasta recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season chicken slices with salt and pepper, then cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Pour in wine or broth and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to skillet, add cooked pasta. Toss together until coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a classic scampi variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
