Chicken Scampi

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and offers a similar taste.

chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are cheaper and juicier.

Boil water and add chicken flavored bouillon to create chicken stock.

Cook fettuccine according to package instructions in the chicken stock.

In a large pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and chopped red onion until fragrant.

Add chicken breasts to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through.

Stir in asparagus, oregano, red pepper flakes, and white cooking wine; cook until asparagus is tender.

Add lime or lemon juice, diced tomatoes, and cooked fettuccine to the pan; toss to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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