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Lemon Blanc Chicken Scampi

Name: Lemon Blanc Chicken Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets; 1/2 cup flour; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 8 oz angel hair pasta; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 3 Tbsp butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine; Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a silkier sauce); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, to taste

Posted October 14, 2026 · by The Hangry Wife

POV: You canceled your plans, opened the Sauvignon Blanc, and accidentally made the best dinner of the week. 🍋

Meet Lemon Blanc Chicken Scampi — golden, crispy chicken, buttery lemon-garlic pasta, juicy burst tomatoes, and a silky white wine sauce that deserves its own moment.

This is your sign to romanticize staying in. Because sometimes the reservation is your own kitchen. 🥂

Tell me: are you pouring a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with this, or are you going straight for seconds?

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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb large chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
1/2 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
8 oz angel hair pasta
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a silkier sauce)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, to taste

Instructions

Cook noodles in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in seasoned breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Set aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes; cook until fragrant and the tomatoes begin to soften.
Pour in the white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in cream if using.
Toss in the angel hair pasta and Parmesan, adding reserved pasta water as needed to make the sauce silky. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Plate the pasta, top with golden chicken, and finish with Parmesan, parsley, and fresh lemon.