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Chicken Scampi Pasta

Here is a lighter, one-pot version of the classic Chicken Scampi Pasta from Olive Garden. Creamy, easy, and oh so flavorful!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 2/3 cup chicken stock
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine (I used Chardonnay) use more chicken stock if you want to avoid alcohol
  • 1 cup unsweetened, original almond milk (or other plant-based milk) skim will work, but it curdles easily
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated, fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season chicken with 3/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Spritz a very large pan with cooking spray.
  • Over medium-high heat, sear chicken on both sides until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Spritz pan with a little more cooking spray and add in bell peppers and onion. Sauté veggies until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Add in white wine and reduce by half. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Return Chicken to pan. Mix in chicken stock, both milks, and all remaining seasonings. DO NOT ADD PARMESAN. Bring liquids to a boil.
  • Lay spaghetti on top of the liquid mixture. Push the pasta into boiling liquid until mostly submerged. If you have a smaller-brimmed pot, you may need to break your pasta in half.
  • Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove lid, raise heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring often, for about 3-5 minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked but some liquid still remains.
  • Take pan off heat. Mix in parmesan and let stand to thicken up for a minute or so.

Notes

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WW Green SmartPoints: 10 per serving
WW Blue SmartPoints: 8 per serving 
WW Purple SmartPoints: 4 per serving
*Each serving is about 1 1/3 cups
 

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g