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Chicken Scampi

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A creamy and flavorful chicken scampi served over delicate angel hair pasta, featuring tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and a rich garlic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbs butter
  • 2 tbs minced onions
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbs dried parsley
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins (about 9–12 pieces)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 red onions
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add butter, minced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  3. Add heavy cream and continue to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes without boiling.
  4. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot.
  5. Season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper, then coat in flour. Fry in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
  6. Slice bell peppers and onion into julienne strips, removing seeds and membranes. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté on high heat for 3–5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  7. Add half of the creamy garlic sauce to the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
  8. Mix in the sautéed onions and bell peppers with the pasta.
  9. Serve pasta topped with chicken. Drizzle remaining sauce over the top and garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently to avoid separating the cream sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts if tenderloins are unavailable.

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