Chicken Scampi Recipe
Lightly sauteed chicken breasts served in tasty garlic butter white wine reduction ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 355kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoon light olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 small shallot finely minced
- ½ to 1 cup dry white wine
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces dried pasta optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely minced, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and set over high heat, if using pasta.
- Cut chicken into strips about 1 inch wide and set aside.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture and set aside while waiting for the pan to heat.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil and butter are hot, add the chicken strips and cook until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
- Add garlic and shallots to the hot pan and heat just until fragrant.
- Add wine and red pepper flakes and simmer for about a minute or until most of the alcohol has evaporated.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, turning the chicken a few times, until the wine has been reduced by about half. About 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the water is boiling, add the pasta, if using, to the water and cook according to package directions.
- Reduce the heat on the chicken and scampi sauce to the lowest setting possible while waiting for the pasta.
- Drain the pasta, and add to serving bowls and top with the chicken and sauce. Top each plate with freshly minced parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Calories are calculated using 6 ounces of linguine.
Olive oil may be replaced with additional butter. Watch closely while sauteeing to avoid burning the butter.
White wine can be substituted with chicken broth and a splash of lemon juice.
Chicken scampi does not have to be served with pasta. This dish also goes well with rice, potatoes, polenta, and even served alone with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
