Chicken Scampi Recipe

Chicken Scampi Recipe
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100% would make again

This recipe is so delectable that I'm often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays, writes Janet Lebar from her home in Littleton, Colorado. She also suggests preparing it with shrimp for a quick convenient alternative that's also delicious.

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  • 2 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions and garlic in butter and oil until garlic is tender. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reaches 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, combine the tomato, lemon juice and parsley; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with tomato mixture. Top with chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 639 calories, 35 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 838 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 35 g protein.

Chicken Scampi published in Country Woman November/December 2004, p37

Tip

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

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