Chicken Scampi

• porții: 3 servings
• timp activ: 20 minutes
• timp total: 30 minutes

Ingrediente

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium red onion (cut into thin strips)

1-1/2 bell peppers (cut into thin strips (I use 1/2 of each: red, green & orange)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

8 ounces angel-hair pasta (plus reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus extra for serving, see note 1)

1 large lemon (divided)

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

For chicken cutlets:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 6 pieces (2 breasts)

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (sandy texture)

1 teaspoon salt plus more as needed

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons olive oil divided

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instrucțiuni

Cook Veggies

Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 6–8 minutes, or until bright and crisp-tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer everything to a plate and set aside.

Cook Chicken

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, Parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.

Cut each chicken breast into 3 pieces, place between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided between both sides). Coat evenly in the flour mixture.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken pieces and cook for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for 1–2 minutes on the other side.

Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack to keep it crispy, sprinkle lightly with salt and optional lemon juice, and cover with foil to keep warm. Cook remaining chicken, adding more oil if needed.

Make Sauce

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the broth, cream, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and parsley (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and smooth. Stir well to help the Parmesan fully melt into the sauce.

Cook Pasta

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water (12 cups) to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, then the pasta. Cook until just al dente according to package directions, about 4–5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Assemble

Add drained pasta and sautéed veggies to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt. If needed, thin the sauce with reserved pasta water, starting with 1/4 cup. Slice or dice the chicken and arrange it on top. Finish with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Nutriție

• Calorii: 789 kcal
• Grăsime totală: 57 g
• Grăsime saturată: 28 g
• Grăsime nesaturată: 24 g
• Grăsime trans: 1 g
• Colesterol: 210 mg
• Sodiu: 657 mg
• Carbohidrați totali: 22 g
• Fibre dietetice: 2 g
• Zaharuri totale: 6 g
• Proteine: 45 g