Easy Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
A quick and delightful combination of chicken and angel hair pasta in garlic butter sauce, perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet and stir in pasta, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if mixture seems dry.
- Finish with butter and season: Stir in butter, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning. Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor.