{"id":235366,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T21:47:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T02:47:36","slug":"chicken-scampi","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Scampi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken Scampi is a shellfish-free version of the classic shrimp scampi. The name refers to the style of sauce. Historically, &#8220;scampi&#8221; referred to a type of shellfish called a langoustine. The story goes that Italian immigrants couldn&#8217;t find langoustines in the U.S., so they substituted shrimp and supposedly started referring to the dish as shrimp scampi. They were using the same sauce as they would for the dish with langoustine (in other words, &#8220;shrimp in scampi-style sauce&#8221;). Whether that&#8217;s actually what happened is debatable but the evolution of the chicken version is clear: It&#8217;s shrimp scampi made with chicken, hence the name &#8220;chicken scampi.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This version here is basic and doesn&#8217;t require dredging the chicken or any other special steps. The recipe makes a couple of servings and is great for those times when you don&#8217;t want to have to think about storing leftovers. It can be expanded easily so it&#8217;s still a great meal for a crowd.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Scampi Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uncooked linguine:<\/strong> Linguine is substantial enough to provide a great carby base for the chicken and sauce and thin enough not to take over the recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Sauteing aromatics in butter creates a lovely, richly flavored sauce base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green onions and garlic cloves:<\/strong> These add flavor and aroma to the dish, especially after being sauteed in butter and oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves:<\/strong> Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and make preparing this dish very easy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seeded tomatoes:<\/strong> Removing the seeds as you chop up the tomatoes helps prevent the sauce from becoming too watery and improves the sauces texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon juice:<\/strong> This gives the dish a bright flavor that pairs well with the tomatoes, onion and garlic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh parsley:<\/strong> This adds more flavor that pairs well with the other aromatics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese: <\/strong>Use this as a garnish to give the final dish a savory, umami flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the pasta and chicken<\/h3>\n<p>Cook the linguine according to the instructions on the package. As the pasta cooks, heat up a large skilet over medium heat and add the butter and oil. Then, add the onion and garlic and cook both until they&#8217;re tender (this won&#8217;t take long). Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the chicken breasts, and add them to the skillet. Cook them for about three to four minutes on each side; a thermometer inserted in the center of the chicken pieces should read 165\u00b0F when they&#8217;re done. At that point, remove the chicken from the skillet, but keep the pieces warm.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the sauce and assemble the dish<\/h3>\n<p>Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley to the skillet after you&#8217;ve removed the chicken. Heat the mixture through, and then drain the linguine. Toss the tomato mixture with the linguine, place the chicken on top of the mixture and sprinkle Parmesan over the food.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Scampi Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Serve with crusty bread instead of pasta:<\/strong> Not all scampi is served with pasta; some is served with some nice, crusty bread. Use the bread to soak up the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use shrimp:<\/strong> You can always use shrimp instead of chicken to turn this into a version of the classic shrimp scampi. Or you can try another recipe, such as this one for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/shrimp-scampi-2\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/shrimp-scampi-2\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Shrimp Scampi<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Chicken Scampi<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover Chicken Scampi in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Eat the remaining leftovers within three to four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze Chicken Scampi?<\/h3>\n<p>This dish really won&#8217;t freeze and thaw well, so storing it in the freezer isn&#8217;t advised.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicken Scampi Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>What can you serve with Chicken Scampi?<\/h3>\n<p>Basic side dishes for Chicken Scampi are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">garlic bread<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegetable<\/a> side dish. If you want to drink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/food-and-wine-pairing\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/food-and-wine-pairing\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">wine<\/a> with your meal, white wine is very good here. If you want something non-alcoholic, flavored seltzers, sparkling waters and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-carbonated-drinks\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-carbonated-drinks\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">carbonated drinks<\/a> could be a good choice if you don&#8217;t want tea or coffee.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you make the taste of the Chicken Scampi more intense?<\/h3>\n<p>If you want the flavor to be more intense, try dredging the chicken in flour that&#8217;s mixed with seasonings like Italian herbs. You could also try adding some red pepper flakes or a little hot sauce to the dish if you want to increase the spice. Start with a little and work your way up in spice; you can always add more pepper but you can&#8217;t take it away.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you have to use linguine if you want to serve this with pasta?<\/h3>\n<p>No, you can try other types of pasta. Shaped pasta also can replace long noodles. Linguine is just a commonly used type of pasta for this dish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that&#8217;s perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2111812,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307335,307330,307344,304333,304328,304292,305487,304338,304408,304368,303887,306848,307534,304268,307307,304458,307514,306297,304350,324623,303883,304473],"categories-v2":[310372,310369,310376,308988,308991,308984,308305,310796,308992,308813,308745,308478,309603,310509,259483,310342,308865,310497,312156,309001,309177,308476,308876],"coauthors":[343419],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Cacciatore","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-cacciatore\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chicken-Cacciatore_EXPS_FT24_2599_ST_0223_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi","post_link":"\/recipes\/shrimp-scampi-2\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Quick-and-Easy-Shrimp-Scampi_EXPS_TOHVP24_270430_MF_04_19_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Garden Chicken Cacciatore","post_link":"\/recipes\/garden-chicken-cacciatore\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Garden-Chicken-Cacciatore_EXPS_TOHD24_133377_EricKleinberg_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Turkey Scallopini","post_link":"\/recipes\/turkey-scallopini\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Turkey-Scallopini_EXPS_SDAM19_12514_B12_11_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Shrimp Scampi Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/shrimp-scampi-spinach-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shrimp-Scampi-Spinach-Salad_EXPS_FT25_100058_JR_0228_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Scalloped Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/scalloped-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps4260_CS1284C156.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Chicken and Penne","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-chicken-and-penne\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Chicken-and-Penne_exps20748_FM143298B03_11_9b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Quick Chicken Cacciatore","post_link":"\/recipes\/quick-chicken-cacciatore\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps953_THAT2453289B09_28_5b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Simple Shrimp Scampi","post_link":"\/recipes\/simple-shrimp-scampi\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Simple-Shrimp-Scampi_EXPS_FT22_38686_ST_10_28_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Milan","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-milan\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps26234_QC860871D25A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Our Best Shrimp Scampi Recipes","post_link":"\/collection\/our-best-shrimp-scampi-recipes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garlic-Lemon-Shrimp_EXPS_SDON16_45286__D06_09_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Scalloped Chicken Supper","post_link":"\/recipes\/scalloped-chicken-supper\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps27413_QC10483D51A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Special Scallops and Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/special-scallops-and-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps16491_QC10211C31C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Chicken and Peppers","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-chicken-and-peppers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Chicken-and-Peppers_exps44389_SSCM1753684A01_20_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Rotini Chicken Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/rotini-chicken-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps18966_LT10288D31C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Simple Italian Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/simple-italian-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2219_CW2031C37.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-with-cream-cheese-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken with Fettuccine","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-with-fettuccine\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps12996_CW10130C39.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Baked Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-baked-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Baked-Chicken_exps23787_CWC1597098D49_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","long_pin_file":false,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":""},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","name":"Chicken Scampi","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2024-07-23","prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT15M","totalTime":"PT25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that's perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Cook the pasta and chicken","text":"Cook the linguine according to the instructions on the package. As the pasta cooks, heat up a large skilet over medium heat and add the butter and oil. Then, add the onion and garlic and cook both until they're tender (this won't take long). Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the chicken breasts, and add them to the skillet. Cook them for about three to four minutes on each side; a thermometer inserted in the center of the chicken pieces should read 165\u00b0F when they're done. At that point, remove the chicken from the skillet, but keep the pieces warm."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the sauce and assemble the dish","text":"Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley to the skillet after you've removed the chicken. Heat the mixture through, and then drain the linguine. Toss the tomato mixture with the linguine, place the chicken on top of the mixture and sprinkle Parmesan over the food."}],"recipeYield":"2 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Suzanne S. Wiley"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 619 calories","fatContent":"35g fat (14g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"108mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"791mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"46g carbohydrate (4g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"32g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.142857,"reviewCount":7,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Katisha"},"reviewBody":"<p>After reading the other reviews I upped the garlic to 4 cloves and increased the salt to 3\/4 teaspoon. I also cut back the butter to 2 tablespoons (watching our fat grams). Turned out great!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! Easy to put together. Used angel hair pasta instead of linguini.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBus"},"reviewBody":"This is tasty, but there is something missing...some zing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"I am a late bloomer when it comes to cooking so I don't deviate to much from recipes. I didn't have chicken so I just used veggies. No fresh tomatoes so used 1\/3 can of diced. I added artichoke hearts and fresh spinach. I was mainly using recipe for the sauce. I am my biggest critic and I really enjoyed it. Hubby and 3yr old grandson chowed. Didn't even have left overs. I will def make this again. ~Thank you for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"The mix of flavors is good, though they are pretty mild. The recipe is fairly easy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make, but the flavors are pretty mild. 2.5 stars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBulb"},"reviewBody":"Fairly easy and tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"26051","romance_copy_dek":"This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that's perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Scampi","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 ounces uncooked linguine","IngredientText":"4 ounces uncooked linguine"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons butter","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons olive oil","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons olive oil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 green onions, thinly sliced","IngredientText":"2 green onions, thinly sliced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 garlic cloves, minced","IngredientText":"2 garlic cloves, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)","IngredientText":"2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons lemon juice"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Grated Parmesan cheese","IngredientText":"Grated Parmesan cheese"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","RecipeId":26051,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Eric Kleinberg for Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Chicken Scampi Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Janet","Lastname":"Lebar","City":"Centennial","StateDescription":"Colorado","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 25 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":2,"MaximumServingQuantity":2,"Yield":"2 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Chicken Scampi","SubmittedTitle":"Chicken Scampi","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.14,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_FT21_26051_F_0506_1.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":10,"CookTimeInMinutes":15,"TotalTimeInMinutes":25,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chicken Scampi","OriginalSourceProject":"Chicken Scampi","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"<h2>Chicken Scampi Tips<\/h2><h3>How should you store chicken scampi?<\/h3>Store this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/classic-pasta-recipes\/\">classic pasta dish<\/a> in an airtight container for up to three to four days. We don't recommend freezing this dish, but I doubt you'll have leftovers, anyway!<h3>What can you pair with chicken scampi?<\/h3>We recommend pairing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\">garlic bread<\/a>, salad or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\">veggie side dish<\/a>. Chicken scampi also pairs very nicely with a tall glass of white wine!<h3>What other herbs and seasonings can you use in this chicken scampi recipe?<\/h3>Lemon pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano and Italian seasoning work well with this recipe. <br><br><i>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/cherbst\/\">Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>, and <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/rcobbins\/\">Rashanda Cobbins<\/a>, Taste Recipes Food Editor<\/i>","Metadescription":"This chicken scampi recipe is delectable! You can also prepare it with shrimp for a convenient alternative.","DigitalHeadnotes":"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. \u2014Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Chicken Scampi","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"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\u00b0, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken and keep warm. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":"   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.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chicken Dinner Recipes","ID":94750},{"Name":"Chicken Pasta","ID":97222},{"Name":"Christmas Dinner Recipes","ID":94754},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278},{"Name":"Pasta & Sauces","ID":94794}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Asian Dinners","ID":89452},{"Name":"Asian Recipes","ID":89444},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Indian Recipes","ID":89660},{"Name":"Italian Dinners","ID":89708},{"Name":"Italian Recipes","ID":89684}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Main Dish Recipes","ID":104210},{"Name":"Christmas Recipes","ID":104190},{"Name":"New Year's Dinner Recipes","ID":104486},{"Name":"New Year's Recipes","ID":104474}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Boneless Chicken Recipes","ID":100617},{"Name":"Chicken Breast Recipes","ID":100621},{"Name":"Chicken Main Dishes","ID":100625},{"Name":"Chicken Pasta Recipes","ID":100673},{"Name":"Chicken Recipes","ID":100561},{"Name":"Citrus Fruits","ID":102001},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Pasta Dinners","ID":100649},{"Name":"Pasta Recipes","ID":100653},{"Name":"Quick Chicken Dinner Recipes","ID":100565}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Dinner Recipes","ID":107325},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Cooking for Two","ID":304333},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Pasta Dishes","ID":306297},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"New Year's","ID":304458},{"Name":"Valentine's Day","ID":304473},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Boneless Chicken Breasts","ID":307335},{"Name":"Chicken","ID":307330},{"Name":"Chicken Breasts","ID":307344},{"Name":"Linguini","ID":307534},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Pasta","ID":307514},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":15,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 serving: 619 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.","NoOfRatings":7,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"<h2>Chicken Scampi Tips<\/h2><h3>How should you store chicken scampi?<\/h3>Store this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/classic-pasta-recipes\/\">classic pasta dish<\/a> in an airtight container for up to three to four days. We don't recommend freezing this dish, but I doubt you'll have leftovers, anyway!<h3>What can you pair with chicken scampi?<\/h3>We recommend pairing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\">garlic bread<\/a>, salad or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\">veggie side dish<\/a>. Chicken scampi also pairs very nicely with a tall glass of white wine!<h3>What other herbs and seasonings can you use in this chicken scampi recipe?<\/h3>Lemon pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano and Italian seasoning work well with this recipe. <br><br><i>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/cherbst\/\">Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>, and <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/author\/rcobbins\/\">Rashanda Cobbins<\/a>, Taste Recipes Food Editor<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51287,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43654,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312156,"name":"Pasta Dishes","slug":"pasta-dishes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312091,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simmer a cozy supper with these pasta dish recipes, including vegetarian pasta recipes for meatless Monday.","parent":310796,"count":2946,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Scampi"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Chicken Scampi Recipe: How to Make It<\/title>\n\n\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/\" \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Chicken Scampi Recipe: How to Make It","description":"This chicken scampi recipe is delectable! You can also prepare it with shrimp for a convenient alternative.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Chicken Scampi","og_description":"This chicken scampi recipe is delectable! You can also prepare it with shrimp for a convenient alternative.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","og_site_name":"Taste Recipes","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tasteofhome","article_modified_time":"2024-07-24T02:47:36+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":1200,"url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","twitter_site":"@tasteofhome","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"4 minutes","Written by":"Suzanne S. Wiley"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/","name":"Chicken Scampi Recipe: How to Make It","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","datePublished":"2017-09-22T00:47:00+00:00","dateModified":"2024-07-24T02:47:36+00:00","description":"This chicken scampi recipe is delectable! You can also prepare it with shrimp for a convenient alternative.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chicken-Scampi_EXPS_TOHD24_26051_EricKleinberg_5.jpg","width":1200,"height":1200,"caption":"Chicken Scampi Exps Tohd24 26051 Erickleinberg 5"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-scampi\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Recipes","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Recipes","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Ingredients","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Meat &amp; Poultry","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/meat-poultry\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"name":"Chicken","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/meat-poultry\/chicken\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":7,"name":"Boneless Chicken Breasts","item":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/meat-poultry\/chicken\/boneless-chicken-breasts\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":8,"name":"Chicken Scampi"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/","name":"Taste Recipes","description":"Find Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts, Holiday Recipes &amp; Healthy Cooking Tips","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#organization","name":"Taste Recipes","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/toh-logo-red.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/toh-logo-red.png","width":166,"height":125,"caption":"Taste Recipes"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tasteofhome","https:\/\/x.com\/tasteofhome","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tasteofhome\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/taste_of_home\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/tasteofhome"]}]}},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-05-20 18:36:48","action":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/235366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7061"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235366"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/235366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2024887,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/235366\/revisions\/2024887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2111812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235366"},{"taxonomy":"categories-v2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories-v2?post=235366"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=235366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}