Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

PREP TIME:
30 minutes

SERVES:

2-4

TOTAL COOKING TIME:

45 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb angel hair pasta noodles
  • 1/2 tsp lemon infused sea salt
  • 3 large boneless chicken breasts, cleaned and excess fat removed
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chicken boullion powder
  • 1 tsp mushroom seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 shallot onions, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)
  • 1/2 lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, mushroom seasoning, chicken boullion powder, onion powder, lemon salt, black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley. Mix well and marinated for 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
  2. 2.
    When ready to cook melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Add 1/2 of minced garlic, cook until golden. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until done. Cut chicken into thick slices and save the juice from the skillet. Set aside.
  3. 3.
    Cook angel hair pasta al dente per box instruction. Drain and set aside.
  4. 4.
    Using a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add and saute diced shallot onions, 1/2 of minced garlic, red pepper flakes for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5.
    Add chicken to skillet. Cook for another 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  6. 6.
    Using a deep non-stick skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter and tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic and cook until golden brown. Add white wine, lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  7. 7.
    Add parsley and chicken to back to skillet. Slowly add cooked angel hair pasta and mix well. Serve immediately while hot.
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