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Chicken scampi with breaded chicken tenders served over creamy pasta and peppers.
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Chicken Scampi

This chicken scampi recipe is golden brown chicken tenderloins with peppers and onions over pasta in a butter sauce. It's a restaurant favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 702kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the pasta:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 1 cup bell peppers thinly sliced, I use red, yellow and green
  • 1/2 cup red onions thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins also called chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces dry angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

For the sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan; place on a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
  • Place the flour on a plate and season generously with salt and pepper. Coat the both sides of the chicken tenders in the flour; shake to remove excess flour.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to the plate with the vegetables.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is boiling, make the sauce.

For the sauce

  • Wipe out the pan, and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Add the white wine and whisk to combine.
  • Bring the heat to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and cream and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until sauce has just thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir the lemon juice and parmesan cheese into the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the pasta and return to pot.
  • Place the sauce and pepper mixture into the pot with the pasta; toss to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken on top and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2215IU | Vitamin C: 50.8mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2.4mg