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Skinny Chicken Scampi

Skinny Chicken Scampi

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces dry whole-grain spaghetti or angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound chicken, (boneless, skinless) cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • A little salt and pepper
  • ⅓  cup reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup white wine, see shopping tips
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • Chives for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Cook the pasta al dente (not overcooked). Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a little salt and pepper. Coat a large nonstick pan with cooking spray. Add chicken pieces. Cook for about 4 minutes, using a spatula, turn over, stir often and continue to cook for about 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked completely. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Wipe pan clean and coat with more cooking spray. Melt butter in pan. Add salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat until it starts to boil, turn heat down to medium and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is reduced to about ¾ cup.
  • Add flour to sauce and whisk until combined. Saute over medium heat for 1 minute. Mix in cooked chicken and saute until heated through.
  • To plate each serving: Divide ¾ cup pasta on each plate. Spoon about 1 cup of Chicken Scampi with sauce on top of pasta. Garnish each with chopped chives, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cupsCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 370mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gBlue Smart Points: 8Green Smart Points: 10Plus Points: 8