Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Whip up this 20-minute EASY chicken scampi with angel hair pasta for dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients you're likely to have on hand, perfect for a midweek meal.
Most people associate scampi with shrimp and other shellfish, but guess what? This classic pasta dish works just as well with chicken.
The richness of the butter and olive oil is balanced by the acidity of the lemon juice and white wine. You also get a punch of garlic, a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes, and some freshness from the parsley.
How to Make a Creamy Chicken Scampi Sauce
The most important thing to remember with this recipe is to reserve some of the pasta cooking water. It helps to make a luscious sauce that brings all of the ingredients together.
This recipe is all about the sauce and the pasta. If you'd like more protein or fresh vegetables in your meal, feel free to increase the amount of chicken or throw in whatever veggies you have in the fridge.
Can I Make This Without Wine?
Make this chicken scampi alcohol-free by substituting chicken broth plus an optional tablespoon of white or cider vinegar for the wine.
If you don't have any dry white wine on hand, substitute a semi-sweet white wine — although it will add some sweetness to the sauce. Or use dry white vermouth in place of the wine.
How to Reheat Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken
Because angel hair pasta is so thin, it sticks together easily and is not the most ideal pasta if you know you'll be reheating this dish. We suggest using a thicker pasta such as spaghetti or even a shaped pasta such as rotini if you know you'll have a significant amount of leftovers that you'll want to reheat.
To reheat this dish, add a little olive oil to a pan over medium heat and cook until just heated through,
Mix-ins for Even More Flavor
To add some more flavor and color, try these additions:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spinach
- Cooked broccoli
- Parmesan cheese
- Toasted pine nuts
What to Serve With Chicken Scampi
Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
1/2 pound angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon (a big pinch) crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio
1 lemon, zest and juice (about 1 tablespoon of zest and 3 tablespoons of juice)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
Method
- Make the pasta:
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to package instructions, or until al dente. Scoop out about a cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta.
- Cook the chicken:
Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Make the sauce:
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Finish the pasta and serve:
Add the cooked pasta, lemon zest, parsley, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss to combine. If it seems too dry or like the sauce isn't coating the pasta, stir in some more of the reserved pasta cooking water.
Cut the chicken into slices and toss with the pasta. Serve with extra lemon wedges for squeezing over the scampi.
NUTRITION FACTS(PER SERVING) | |||||
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425 | CALORIES | ||||
17g | FAT | ||||
50g | CARBS | ||||
19g | PROTEIN |
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