Description
Chicken Scampi is a delightful dish that transforms succulent chicken into a gourmet experience. Sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and white wine, this dish not only fills your home with irresistible aromas but also creates lasting memories at the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Chicken Scampi combines rich flavors and stunning presentation, guaranteeing satisfaction for everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
Instructions
- Prep: Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and zest the lemon.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter until bubbly. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to skillet during the last minute of cooking; sauté until fragrant.
- Deglaze: Pour in the white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Sauce: Stir in lemon juice and remaining butter until melted.
- Serve: Toss in parsley just before serving. Optionally serve over cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg