About
Ring the bell because class is about to begin! Today's lesson: why Teacher's Chicken Scampi is so delicious! Starting with a base of ethereally light and tender angel hair pasta is part of the equation, but the other is the cheesy, savory, and herbaceous chicken sauce! That's the secret! The bites of golden, succulent poultry and garden-fresh vegetables just tie the whole dish together. Don't bring the teacher an apple; bring them Teacher's Chicken Scampi and watch them beam with happiness!
Ingredients
- olive oil, to taste
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) package angel hair pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
Directions
Step 1 -In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
Step 2 -Add the chicken breast slices to the hot oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 2-4 minutes.
Step 3 -Add the onions, the red bell peppers, and the green bell peppers to the hot oil and cook, while tossing, until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the Italian seasoning, the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5 -Add the chicken broth to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
Step 6 -Bring the chicken mixture to a boil.
Step 7 -Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
Step 8 -Let the chicken mixture simmer until reduced and the chicken slices reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 9 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the angel hair pasta and cook it to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 10 -Drain the pasta.
Step 11 -Add the parmesan to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
Step 12 -Taste the chicken mixture for seasoning and add the extra salt and the extra black pepper, as needed.
Step 13 -Serve the pasta topped with the chicken mixture.
