Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Scampi, a dish that elevates weeknight dinners to restaurant-quality experiences right in your kitchen. This delightful recipe features tender chicken sautéed in a luxurious garlic butter sauce and served over delicate angel hair pasta, making it perfect for both casual family meals and elegant gatherings. With vibrant vegetables and a creamy finish, Chicken Scampi is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy evenings when you crave something special without all the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions in salted water; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Dredge chicken tenderloins in seasoned flour and sauté them in olive oil until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add sliced onions and bell peppers, then stir in crushed garlic. Pour in white wine and reduce slightly before adding reserved pasta water and cream.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, return the chicken to the skillet, then toss with the cooked pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 634
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg