Chicken Scampi

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Move over shrimp scampi, there’s a new player in town! This chicken scampi is a quick meal, ready in less than 30 minutes.

By TheDailyGourmet
Updated on April 20, 2023
overhead view of white shallow pasta serving bowl with spaghetti, browned chicken, and Parmesan shavings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings servings

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 pound spaghetti

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 tablespoon parsley, or as needed for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in wine, reduce heat, and simmer until volume is reduced by half. Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.

  2. 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 8 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, remove any tendons from chicken tenderloins. Season chicken with salt and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to sauce, cover skillet, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, turn chicken over, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to sauce; toss to coat. If sauce is too thick for your taste, add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

635 Calories
28g Fat
34g Carbs
51g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 389mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 51g 101%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 550mg 12%

* 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.