CHICKEN SCAMPI

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4

Easy, quick, and delicious – this chicken scampi is a must! A restaurant-quality meal with juicy and flavorful chicken tenders in a simple buttery garlic sauce with a touch of white wine and cream. This chicken scampi will surely grab everyone’s attention and is an excellent addition to your regular menu rotation!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 and ½ lb (650 grams) chicken tenderloins (in the UK they’re called mini chicken fillets)
• 8 oz (225 grams) angel hair pasta
• ½ c (60 grams) all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 red onion, sliced into half-moons
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• ½ green bell pepper, sliced thinly
• ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ c. (120ml) whipping cream
• ½ c. (120ml) dry white wine
• ½ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp salt, divided
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes, optional

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a medium-sized sauce pot with salted boiling water. Drain when done, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

Step 2: In flour seasoned with Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and pepper, dredge the chicken tenders.

Step 3: In a skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the breaded chicken tender to the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until the chicken is completely cooked. Set the chicken aside when done and cover to keep warm.

Step 4: In the now-empty skillet, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and bell peppers. Cook for a few minutes or until the peppers are a little tender. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan. Cook for 4 minutes more until the liquid has slightly reduced.

Step 5: To the pan, add the reserved pasta water, followed by the whipping cream. Add the Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, chili flakes (optional), and pasta once the sauce begins to simmer. Toss well and return the chicken tenders.

Step 6: Serve warm, garnished with some chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes:

• For this recipe, you can use shrimp in place of chicken.
• Wine is a must, but you can always swap it with 1/4 c. chicken stock and 1/4 c. white grape juice or apple juice.
• For cooking savory dishes, always use dry white wine such as pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinto blanc, sauvignon blanc, or Semillon.
• To make this chicken scampi a low-carb meal, serve this over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 778 kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 173mg, Sodium: 1632mg, Potassium: 969mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1348IU, Vitamin C: 63mg, Calcium: 202mg, Iron: 3mg