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Chicken Scampi

Creamy Chicken Scampi in 30 Minutes for a Cozy Night In

This Chicken Scampi is a creamy, garlic-filled dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta can be substituted with gluten-free pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders can be replaced with plant-based chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red, Green & Yellow Bell Peppers sliced
  • 1 small Red Onion chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or salted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese freshly grated recommended
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season and Dredge the Chicken: Season chicken tenders with salt and black pepper. Dredge in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Pan-Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Deglaze the Skillet: Pour in white wine, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced.
  6. Make the Sauce: Lower heat, add butter and garlic, then stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until creamy.
  7. Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta and sautéed vegetables to the sauce. Toss until coated and serve with chicken and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don’t forget to taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning before serving to your preference.

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