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Creamy Chicken Scampi Pasta
45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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45 min
45 minCreamy Chicken Scampi Pasta
what you need
Ingredients
chicken breast (cleaned with lime, patted dry)Meat600 g
lime (halved, for cleaning the chicken)Produce1 piece
garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
smoked paprikaSpices4 g- Old Bay seasoningSpices6 g
asparagus (chopped)Produce250 g- grape tomatoesProduce250 g
butterDairy40 g
lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
white wineBeverages120 ml
heavy creamDairy200 ml- half and halfDairy120 ml
- red pepper flakesSpices2 g
- Italian seasoningSpices4 g
parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
pastaGrains350 g
per serving
Nutrition
758kcal
- Carbs
- 73 g
- Proteins
- 44 g
- Fat
- 33 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Stockpot
Mixing bowl
Tongs
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prepare the chicken
- Clean the chicken with lime, then pat it completely dry.
- Season the chicken with garlic, onion, black pepper, smoked paprika and Old Bay seasoning.
- Step 2
Sear the chicken
- Sear the chicken on both sides for a few minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Step 3
Sear the vegetables
- Chop the asparagus and get the grape tomatoes ready.
- Sear the asparagus and tomatoes on both sides until browned, then remove them.
- Step 4
Build the cream sauce
- Melt butter in the same pot, then add the chopped asparagus and grape tomatoes.
- Add lemon juice, minced garlic and the same seasonings used on the chicken.
- Pour in the wine, then the cream and half and half, and season with red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Step 5
Finish with cheese and pasta
- Add the cheese on top and let the sauce thicken.
- Return the chicken to the pot and serve over cooked pasta.