Description
This Chicken Scampi Pasta is a heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and garlic for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice; simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta and parsley, tossing to combine.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg