Chicken Scampi Pasta
Easy and quick Chicken Scampi Pasta features delicious chicken pasta in a flavorful lemon and butter sauce and is finished with grated parmesan. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and served as the best for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thigh thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and slice them thinly. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, and stir occasionally until the meat is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced garlic and chili powder, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then pour in the dry white wine. Reduce the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by half.
- Transfer the chicken, spaghetti, and 3/4 cup of pasta water to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Continue cooking until the butter melts and the pasta has absorbed the sauce completely. Turn off the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Add the remaining salt to taste.
- To serve, garnish with the remaining grated parmesan and chopped parsley on top.
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Notes
Recipe Adapted from: Food Network
- Chicken thighs are tender and juicy after cooking. You may also use chicken breast if preferred.
- Add dry white wine to enhance the flavor of the entire dish. The good white wine options are sauvignon blanc or chardonnay.
- To enhance the flavor, you may substitute the pasta water with low-sodium chicken broth or chicken stock.
- Top the pasta with a refreshing touch of a few vibrant vegetables, you may choose cherry tomatoes and asparagus for a healthy add-on.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1542IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg