Chicken Scampi Pasta

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This chicken scampi pasta is the perfect weekday meal—you can never go wrong with garlic, butter, and lemon. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and great the next day for leftovers. Serve with your favorite vegetable and crusty bread.

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Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson is an Allrecipes Allstar and avid member of the Allrecipes community, sharing her original recipes on the site. She is founder of Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, a website and food brand that celebrates love, food and relationships.
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Published on April 23, 2024
overhead view of spaghetti with chicken, lemon, and parsley scampi
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders

  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or to taste

Directions

  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 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons 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.

  5. Stir pasta and chicken into the skillet; combine well. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

582 Calories
32g Fat
48g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 582
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1087mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.