Creamy Italian Chicken Scampi

Chicken Scampi Recipe

Overview:
This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delightful dish inspired by a famous Italian restaurant meal, perfect for impressing family or guests with its quick preparation and delicious flavors.

• Name: Chicken Scampi
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
• Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)
• Servings: 4
• Calories per Serving: 275.1
• Nutritional Information per Serving:
  • Fat: 24.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Cholesterol: 19.8mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrates: 9.5g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 3.9g
  • Protein: 2g

Ingredients:

• 8-10 chicken tenderloins
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp margarine
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2-3 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup light cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Fettucini or angel hair pasta, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chicken:

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   • Rinse any ice off the frozen chicken tenderloins.
   • In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken tenderloins to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until fully cooked. If there is excess water from the chicken, you may drain some but keep a little for the next step.

2. Cook Onion and Garlic:

   • Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cover and cook until the onion and garlic are translucent.

3. Add Tomatoes and Wine:

   • Stir in the diced plum tomatoes, red pepper, and lemon juice. Let it simmer covered for another 5-6 minutes.
   • Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine, cover again, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust the amount of wine to taste.

4. Season and Thicken:

   • Season with salt and pepper as desired.
   • Stir in the light cream to blend and thicken the sauce.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the Chicken Scampi over cooked fettucini or angel hair pasta.
   • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

This Chicken Scampi recipe brings together tender chicken with a flavorful sauce that includes tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of white wine, all served over your favorite pasta. It’s a quick and impressive dish that will surely become a favorite at your dinner table!