Description
This Chicken Scampi recipe combines tender chicken breast with a flavorful garlic butter sauce, enhanced by white wine and fresh parsley, served over perfectly cooked linguine or spaghetti. It’s a quick and elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
Sauce and Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for sautéing garlic and chicken.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, then bring the mixture to a simmer to develop the sauce and reduce slightly.
- Season and Add Parsley: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste, allowing flavors to meld.
- Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Scampi hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired, for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute white wine with additional chicken broth or white grape juice.
- Use fresh garlic for the best aromatic flavor; minced garlic from a jar doesn’t provide the same punch.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly to avoid any food safety issues.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
