Description
Chicken Scampi is a delightful, restaurant-quality dish that brings together juicy chicken tenderloins and delicate angel hair pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. This quick recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special dinners. The vibrant colors of bell peppers and the savory flavors of white wine and Parmesan cheese make it not only delicious but visually appealing as well. With easy preparation and minimal clean-up, Chicken Scampi is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic, bell peppers, and seasonings
Instructions
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Dredge chicken tenderloins in seasoned flour and sear them in a large skillet with olive oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers in butter, then add garlic. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, simmering for a few minutes.
- Stir in reserved pasta water and cream; add Parmesan cheese. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and return chicken to the skillet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg