Creamy Chicken Scampi


image source: http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/2012/10/creamy-chicken-scampi.html

This is a new recipe I made today and had for dinner tonight. It came out really good. I wanted to make something easy and use chicken. Many chicken recipes recommend using breast but I'm a thigh kind of gal.

 I got the original recipe from: http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/2012/10/creamy-chicken-scampi.html

 Ingredients:
  • 1.5 LBS chicken thighs or breasts
  • 6 garlic cloves - minced
  • 6 TBS butter - divided (I subbed using Pam cooking spray instead to lessen the fat content)
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth (I always use broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese - grated (I was out of Parmesan so I subbed with grated Romano cheese instead)
  • 6 oz mixed bell peppers (I used red, orange and yellow -- I'm not a huge fan of green)
  • A few slices of onion
  • 1 TSP Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 TSP red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Pam cooking spray
Directions:
  1. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. 
  2. In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, pan-sear chicken in 4 TBS butter. You can substitute Pam cooking spray and bring down the fat. Sear the chicken on both sides until nice golden brown. 
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage.
  4. Using the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 TBS butter and minced garlic. 
  5. Brown the butter and garlic. About 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic, it can cook quickly.   
  6. Keeping at medium heat, add the sliced onion and saute until transparent. About 3-4 minutes. 
  7. De-glaze the pan with chicken stock/broth. 
  8. Using a rubber spatula, scrape off and mix in any stuck on pieces of the chicken and garlic. 
  9. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. 
  10. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then to low to simmer. Let simmer 2-3 minutes. 
  11. Add heavy cream and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes to allow sauce to begin thickening. 
  12. Mix in Parmesan cheese. 
  13. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  14. Mix peppers into sauce and add the chicken back into the pan. 
  15. Finish cooking the chicken in the sauce on low. 
  16. Let simmer for 10 minutes. 
  17. Serve and enjoy!

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