Fred’s Family Recipe, Chicken Scampi - July

Fred’s Family Recipe, Chicken Scampi

Prep time: 15–20 minutes

Cook time: 20–25 minutes.

Ingredients
1 cup butter
½ cup olive oil
1 white or red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Juice of 1 large lemon
2 chicken breasts, chopped into cubes
2 large zucchini
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup fresh minced parsley
1 small package of cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 tomatoes)
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked (can also be served over rice)
Grated Parmesan cheese

This is the perfect dinner to share with the family! It is rich in flavor and a personal favorite of mine that my mom made growing up. This recipe makes 4–6 servings (use half the measurements for 2–3 servings).

Step-by-Step Recipe

Combine 1 cup of butter, ½ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 chopped onion, and zucchini in a large pan. Cook over medium heat until the zucchini starts to soften.

Add the chopped chicken, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Continue cooking over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.

Add the cherry tomatoes last, mix them into the pan, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Serve the sauce and its contents over spaghetti (or rice).

Add a very generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Enjoy!