Quick, Cheap, Easy Chicken Scampi- Family Friendly

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Quick, Cheap, Easy Chicken Scampi- Family Friendly
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb angel hair pasta , cooked according to package ( start first , so will be finished before chicken )
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
1 medium red onion , thinly sliced
1 -2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , thinly sliced
2 tablespoons garlic , minced or 2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 roma tomato , quartered , seeds removed then diced small

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
534
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Quick, Cheap, Easy Chicken Scampi is a popular pasta dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is made with simple ingredients, most of which you may already have in your pantry and fridge. The addition of cream of chicken soup makes the dish rich and flavorful. This recipe can be easily customized to include your favorite vegetables. The use of angel hair pasta makes this dish light and easy to digest. Overall, this dish is perfect for families who want a quick and easy meal without sacrificing flavor.

Instructions

1.Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil.
3.Add green pepper and red onion to the skillet; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
4.Add the thinly sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
5.Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
6.Add cream of chicken soup, water, and lemon juice to the skillet; stir to combine.
7.Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is heated through.
8.Serve the chicken scampi over the cooked angel hair pasta, and top with the quartered and diced Roma tomato.

PROS

This dish is affordable, easy to prepare, and perfect for a family dinner.

The use of cream of chicken soup makes the sauce rich and flavorful.

This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or mushrooms.

CONS

This dish contains a high amount of sodium.

The addition of cream of chicken soup can also make this dish high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and provides important vitamins and minerals.
The added vegetables also increase the nutrient content of this dish, providing fiber and vitamins.
However, the high sodium content of this dish should be taken into consideration for individuals with high blood pressure or heart disease.

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