Chicken Scampi

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: pasta

Ingredients

  • 6 THIN cut chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour
  • Seasoned salt or creole seasoning or salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 12 oz. angel hair

Directions

  1. Boil pasta until al dente.

  2. Cut chicken breasts into thirds (like tenders).

  3. Season chicken.

  4. Place flour in a shallow dish and season with 1 tsp seasoned salt.

  5. Dredge chicken in flour.

  6. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet. (I use a cast iron).

  7. Place chicken in skillet and cook over medium high heat for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Remove to a plate.

  8. Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet.

  9. Add peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes.

  10. Add garlic and saute for a few more minutes.

  11. Add cream, milk, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer.

  12. Add chicken and let simmer for 5 minutes. (Do not overcook or veggies will lose their bite).

  13. Mix in pasta tossing to coat well. Taste to season and serve.

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