Chicken Scampi

Chicken Scampi

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • Lemon wedges, optional for serving

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1

    Cook the chicken

    Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-size pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning. Toss with the flour until lightly coated.

  2. 2

    Sear the chicken

    Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Build the sauce

    Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the wine

    Pour in the white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine has reduced by about half.

  5. 5

    Finish the sauce

    Add 4 tablespoons of butter, the red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat. Reduce the heat to low and swirl in the final tablespoon of butter.

  6. 6

    Cook the pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

  7. 7

    Make the cheese mixture

    Combine the reserved pasta water with the lemon juice, Parmesan, and Asiago. Stir until well combined.

  8. 8

    Bring it together

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken. Pour in the cheese mixture and toss until the pasta is coated and the sauce is glossy.

  9. 9

    Finish and serve

    Fold in the diced tomatoes. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve with extra Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges if desired.