Chicken Scampi
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken tenderloins in a zesty sauce of lemon, garlic, and white wine, tossed with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 8 ounces pasta (linguine or spaghetti recommended)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the skillet.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Combine the pasta with the chicken and sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a thinner sauce, add chicken broth or pasta cooking water. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
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