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The Best Chicken Scampi Recipe: Garlic-Butter Perfection in One Skillet

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Tender chicken sautéed in a garlicky, buttery lemon-wine sauce, tossed with linguine for a bright, bold, and comforting one-skillet meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

  • 5–6 garlic cloves, sliced or minced

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup dry white wine (or broth)

  • Juice + zest of 1 lemon

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

  • 8 oz linguine or angel hair pasta

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • Optional: grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve ½ cup water, then drain.

  • Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  • In same skillet, melt butter with oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

  • Add wine, lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 mins.

  • Return chicken to skillet. Add pasta and toss with sauce. Add pasta water if needed.

  • Finish with parsley and optional cheese. Serve hot.

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