Chicken Scampi With Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Scampi With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste, or use pinch cayenne) (optional); 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (can use less); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste); 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste); black pepper; 1/2 - 3/4 cup whipping cream (use whipping cream only!); 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste, more for topping); 1 lb thin spaghetti, cooked (or to taste, or use penne pasta)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste, or use pinch cayenne) (optional)
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (can use less)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
black pepper
1/2 - 3/4 cup whipping cream (use whipping cream only!)
1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste, more for topping)
1 lb thin spaghetti, cooked (or to taste, or use penne pasta)

1
Slice the chicken breasts into four long strips; set aside.
2
In a large skillet melt 1/2 cup butter with the olive oil over medium heat; add green onions, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes no more than 2 minutes or the garlic will start to burn) then stir in lemon juice.
3
Add in chicken strips then sprinkle with seasoned salt and black pepper; cook stirring with wooden spoon over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to low and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
5
Add in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until heated and mixed through, about 6-8 minutes (there might be traces of butter around the edges of the skillet, don't worry everything will mix in together once it is tossed with the pasta).
6
Add in cooked pasta; toss with the cream sauce to coat, then sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 green onions, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste, or use pinch cayenne) (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken Scampi With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Scampi With Pasta

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