Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, garlic, and zesty lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. As soon as it starts to bubble, add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally—about 1 minute.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add broth and lemon: Pour in the chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Combine with pasta: Gently add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything to combine.
- Add parsley: Stir in the chopped parsley for a touch of freshness, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as necessary.
- Serve warm: Dish up your warming Chicken Scampi Pasta and savor the aromas!
Notes
For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream. This dish is versatile; feel free to mix in veggies like baby spinach or swap the chicken for shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg