Chicken Scampi with Bell Peppers and Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
This Chicken Scampi recipe features tender chicken tenderloins sautéed with colorful bell peppers and red onions in a rich garlic-butter white wine sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta. The sauce is enriched with half-and-half and parmesan cheese, creating a luxuriously creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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For the Pasta
- ½ tsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz angel hair pasta (uncooked)
For the Chicken and Seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 Tbsp oil (for sautéing chicken)
Vegetables
- 2 Tbsp oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- ½ green pepper (sliced into thin strands)
- ½ red pepper (sliced into thin strands)
- ½ yellow pepper (sliced into thin strands)
- ½ red onion (sliced thin)
Sauce
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ cup white wine
- 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup half and half
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ½ tsp of oil and ½ tsp of salt to the boiling water, then add the angel hair pasta. Cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken Dredge: In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. This mixture will be used to dredge the chicken.
- Coat the Chicken: Lightly beat the chicken tenderloins to an even thickness for even cooking. Dip each piece into the dredging mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken tenderloins one by one. Cook each side for about 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add 2 Tbsp more oil if needed. Add the thinly sliced green, red, and yellow peppers along with the sliced red onion. Sauté over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the vegetables slightly.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Sauce Base: Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in the half-and-half, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, stirring to incorporate all ingredients.
- Reintroduce Chicken: Return the cooked chicken tenderloins to the skillet with the sauce. Let them heat through in the simmering sauce for about 1 minute.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish the dish with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Chicken Scampi.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- You can substitute half-and-half with heavy cream for an even richer sauce.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to your taste preference.
- This recipe can easily be doubled to serve more people.
- Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly; watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
Keywords: Chicken Scampi, garlic butter sauce, angel hair pasta, sautéed chicken, Italian chicken recipe, white wine sauce, creamy pasta dish
