Chicken Scampi Recipe

This Chicken Scampi Recipe is a creamy and garlicky recipe, which is made with white wine and heavy cream. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, ready in about 30 minutes.

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Chicken Scampi Recipe Ingredients Recipe

For the Chicken:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 4 tbsp olive oil

For the Veggies:

• ½ green bell pepper, sliced
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• ½ orange bell pepper, sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced

For the Sauce:

• ¾ cup dry white wine
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¾ cup heavy cream

For the Pasta:

• 1 lb angel hair pasta (or honestly, whatever you have)

How To Make Chicken Scampi Recipe

1. Boil Pasta Water: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil for the angel hair pasta.
2. Prepare Chicken: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Pour the milk into a second shallow bowl. Dip each chicken tender first into the milk, letting any excess drip off, then dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
3. Cook Chicken: In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the coated chicken tenders in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced green, red, and orange bell peppers, and the thinly sliced red onion. Sauté, stirring often, for 6-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for one minute more, until fragrant.
6. Make the Sauce: Pour the dry white wine into the hot pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits (the “fond”) from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine bubble and reduce by about half.
7. Finish the Sauce: Stir in the Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Whisk to combine and let the sauce simmer gently (do not boil) for 2-3 minutes, until it has thickened slightly.
8. Cook Pasta and Combine: While the sauce simmers, add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water. It will cook very quickly, in about 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked chicken tenders back into the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat and warm them through.
9. Serve: Drain the angel hair pasta and place it in serving bowls. Top with the chicken scampi, spooning plenty of the creamy pepper and onion sauce over the top.

Recipe Tips

• How to keep the chicken tender? Chicken tenders cook very quickly. Just 2-3 minutes per side is all you need. They will finish cooking when you add them back to the warm sauce, ensuring they stay juicy and tender.
• My sauce seems thin, how do I thicken it? This sauce is meant to be a light cream sauce, not a thick gravy. If you want it thicker, simply let it simmer on low for an extra 2-3 minutes. You can also add a tablespoon of the starchy pasta water, which will help the sauce cling to the noodles.
• Can I use chicken breasts instead of tenders? Yes. Simply slice 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin, tender-like strips before you dip them in the milk and flour.
• What’s a good substitute for white wine? If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute it with an equal amount (¾ cup) of low-sodium chicken broth. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the broth to mimic the acidity of the wine.

What To Serve With Chicken Scampi Recipe

This is a complete meal in one bowl, but it pairs wonderfully with these simple sides:

• Crusty Garlic Bread (for mopping up the sauce)
• A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette
• Steamed Asparagus

How To Store Chicken Scampi Recipe

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pasta will absorb the sauce as it sits, so it will be less “saucy” the next day. Reheat: The best way to reheat is gently in a skillet over low heat. Add a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce and bring it back to life. Freeze: Freezing is not recommended. The cream-based sauce is likely to separate when thawed, and the pasta will become very soft.

Chicken Scampi Recipe Nutrition Facts Recipe

(Per serving, assuming 5 servings)

• Calories: 850 kcal
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 130mg
• Sodium: 510mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 88g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 46g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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