Chicken Scampi

Name: Chicken Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked linguine; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that's perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked linguine
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil; cook the onion and garlic until tender. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until a thermometer reaches 165°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and keep warm.
In the same skillet, combine the tomato, lemon juice and parsley; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with tomato mixture. Top with chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 619 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

This chicken scampi recipe is so delectable that I'm often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays. I also suggest preparing it with shrimp for a quick, convenient alternative that's also delicious. —Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado

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