Chicken Scampi recipe with Pasta

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.

Slice boneless skinless chicken breast into pieces.

Heat oil in a large skillet.

Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and spread it out to brown.

Slice up a whole bell pepper, using half of each color (red and green).

Chop onions that were pre-sliced before filming.

Add salt and pepper to the chicken once it starts to brown.

Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the chicken after it has browned.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and cover the skillet.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Cook angel hair pasta separately until al dente, about a minute or two less than package instructions.

Remove the lid from the skillet and stir in ½ cup of parmesan cheese.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix everything together.

Top with additional parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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