Description
A luxurious Chicken Scampi dish featuring tender chicken and glistening pasta in a buttery sauce with garlic, lemon, and white wine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then add the cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Substitute chicken with shrimp or scallops for different protein options. For meal prep, store the sauce and chicken separately from the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg