Chicken Scampi Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Scampi recipe featuring tender chicken breast cutlets sautéed with colorful bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and herbs, all simmered in a zesty lemon, white wine, and chicken broth sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley served over linguine pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta
- 8 ounces linguine, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breast cutlets with salt and pepper evenly on both sides. Set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red, orange, and yellow bell peppers, red onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Sauté until the vegetables soften and begin to caramelize slightly. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the seasoned chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken broth, white wine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and allow it to simmer in the sauce for 5-8 minutes so the flavors meld together and the sauce slightly reduces.
- Combine Everything: Stir the sautéed vegetables and grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, mixing well to coat everything in the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve the chicken scampi over cooked linguine or angel hair pasta, making sure to spoon some of the sauce over each serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Use dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for best flavor.
- Feel free to substitute linguine with angel hair or spaghetti pasta.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level or omit for milder taste.
- For a dairy-free option, omit Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (including pasta)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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