Best Easy Chicken Scampi Low Fat Recipes

QUICK, CHEAP, EASY CHICKEN SCAMPI- FAMILY FRIENDLY

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I wanted a copycat version of Olive Garden's chicken scampi but wanted it to be quick and easy. So I took a several different chik scampi recipes and made one of my own. Even my picky 8y/o liked this, even though he picked out the bell peppers. :) It may look like a lot of ingredients but sooooo easy!

Provided by something-different

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 roma tomato, quartered, seeds removed then diced small

Steps:

1. heat butter and oil in large skillet or pot over med. high heat until melted.
2. add bell pepper, onion, chicken, garlic, italian seasoning and red peppers.
and cook until done and lightly browned
3. add cooked pasta, soup, can of water and lemon juice then stir.
4. add tomato and serve.
5. enjoy! with a nice green salad and/or garlic bread.

QUICK CHICKEN SCAMPI

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Delicious skillet dinner made with linguine served with chicken mixture and vegetables - a dish that can be ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked linguine
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped drained roasted red peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/2 lb fresh thin asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
Grated peel of 1 medium lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons)

Steps:

Cook linguine as directed on package. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat until melted.
Cook chicken in butter 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onions, garlic, roasted peppers and asparagus; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in broth and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook until butter is melted.
Drain linguine. Serve chicken mixture over linguine. Sprinkle lemon peel over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CHICKEN SCAMPI (LOW FAT)

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This is a really easy recipe for chicken scampi that I found and it would probably work well for shrimp.

Provided by Magicduo

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup white wine

Steps:

Brown chicken in margarine.
Add garlic powder, lemon juice and white wine.
Simmer 10 minute.
Serve over rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 266.4, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 36.6

CHICKEN SCAMPI

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This chicken scampi recipe is so delectable that I'm often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays. I also suggest preparing it with shrimp for a quick convenient alternative that's also delicious. -Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked linguine
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
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

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil; cook the onion and garlic until tender. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until a thermometer reaches 165°, 3-4 minutes on each side. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.