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Chicken Scampi Recipe sounds fancy but it is really so simple to prepare. Skip the restaurant and make this delicious meal at home with very little work.
Chicken Scampi is a delicious stovetop recipe that is loved by my entire family. The combination of the delicious ingredients makes for the perfect weeknight meal.
If you love this chicken scampi recipe, we also have an Easy Crock Pot Chicken Scampi version for those days when you are gone all day. Also, if you have a pressure cooker, try this Instant Pot Chicken Scampi Recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
My love for scampi runs deep. We have made Shrimp Scampi but decided to change things up by substituting shrimp for chicken. The amazing sauce mixed with the noodles and chicken is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd.
We have even served this meal as a date night in with our favorite side dish recipes.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- Red Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper, sliced (any color will do actually -the more the merrier)
- Chicken Broth
- Italian Seasoning
- Minced Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
- Angel Hair Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Pasta – This pasta recipe is perfect with any pasta. We have served it with spaghetti, penne pasta and rigatoni.
- Cooking Wine – Feel free to substitute the chicken broth with a wine. You can use a sauvignon blanc, dry white wine, or chardonnay. We have even used pinot grigio to create a delicious garlic butter sauce.
- Seasoning – You can also change the seasoning to what you prefer. Substitute the Italian Seasoning for Oregano, Cloves Garlic, and for an extra kick of spice add in a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Chicken – We like to dice up chicken breasts but you can also use juicy chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Start a pot of water on the stove for your pasta. In a large skillet, drizzle a small amount of olive oil.
Step 2 – Slice chicken breast and place in skillet. Cook on med-high heat until it begins to brown good.
Step 3 – Toss in onions and peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Toss in the seasonings. Stir.
Step 4 – Then add 2 cups of chicken broth. Stir. Bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce heat.
Step 5 – Place your pasta in the other large pot that has boiling water. Once your pasta is finished cooking, your chicken will be done too!
Step 6 – Drain pasta water. Mix in a ½ cup of cheese in with the chicken mixture. You can either toss it all with the pasta in the same pan, or keep it separate until it goes on your plate. Season with fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Recipe Tips
- Cook Pasta – Cook pasta al dente or according to the pasta package. You want to cook the pasta separately before adding it into the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Cutting Chicken – Make sure to cut the chicken in similar size pieces. This helps to cook the chicken thoroughly and evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables – Prepare the vegetables ahead of time by slicing and storing in the fridge. This is helpful step and makes this pasta dish even easier. Make sure to cut about the same size so they cook evenly.
Serving Suggestions
This pasta dish is delicious served with your favorite side dish recipes. We love to serve with homemade garlic bread so you can get every last drop of the chicken scampi sauce.
We also love to add a side of air fryer broccoli or a side salad to complete this meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for for up to 4 days.
When you are ready to reheat, place in a microwave safe dish and reheat in 1 minute intervals. You can also reheat on the stove top in a sauce pan.
More Easy Chicken Skillet Recipes
- One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta Recipe
- Easy Skillet Orange Chicken Recipe
- Skillet Chicken and Rice Burritos Recipe
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Chicken Scampi
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast sliced
- ½ red onion sliced
- ½ red bell pepper sliced
- ½ green bell pepper sliced any color will do actually -the more the merrier
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 16 oz Angel Hair pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start a pot of water on the stove for your pasta. In a big skillet, drizzle a small amount of olive oil.
- Slice chicken breast and place in skillet. Cook on med-high heat until it begins to brown good. Toss in onions and peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the seasonings. Stir.
- Then add 2 cups of chicken broth. Stir. Bring to a boil. Then cover and reduce heat.
- Place your pasta in the other pot that is now boiling. Once your pasta is finished cooking, your chicken will be done too!
- Drain pasta. Mix in a handful of the cheese in with the chicken mixture. You can either toss it all with the pasta in the same pan, or keep it separate until it goes on your plate. Season with salt and pepper.
We loved this recipe. We added mushrooms and made the perfect healthy meal.
For diabetics, substitute zoodles for pasta and you would be good to go. My question is how long do you simmer the chiken?
Very good, would make again.
Jennifer an easy way is to subtract carbs on pasta with entire recipe ive averaged bout 19 carbs left if you subtract pasta I too have to watch carbs I love your recipes thanks Carrie for sharing with us
looks delicious. trying soon. if I substitute breasts for chicken tenders…about how many pound(s) please? thanks in advance.
No I’m sorry Jennifer. Our nutrients are for the entire recipe including the pasta.
Do you know how many carbs this is without the pasta? I am a new diabetic and have to watch carbs.
I used shredded parmesan cheese for this recipe. Thanks Denise!
I would like to know if it’s the shredded parmesan chz or the grated parmesan chz.