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Jacked-Up Chicken Scampi
Jacked-Up Chicken Scampi is made with chicken breast, chicken stock, and onion.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 14 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Lunch · Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American · Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
2. Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
butter (unsalted)
In the method: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)
In the method: Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
onion (chopped)
In the method: Add the onion, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes to the pot and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the onion begins to soften and becomes translucent.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 4 tablespoon butter (unsalted)Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)Ingredient note
Source: 1 onion (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 5 cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dried oreganoIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesIngredient note
Source: 1 cup white wine (I used a dry white wine)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups chicken stockIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon hot sauceIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 12 ounce linguine (uncooked)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Jacked-Up Chicken Scampi
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Stir in the tomatoes and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
If you feel that more liquid is necessary, add ½ cup of chicken broth at a time until the pasta is cooked to your preference.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
This is relatively a very spicy dish. To reduce the amount of heat, just cut down the amount of red pepper flakes or hot sauce used. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jocooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
