Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Ingredients
- 2chicken breasts
boneless skinless
- 1 ½ tspoil
- 1 tbspunsalted butter
- ½ lbraw shrimp
- ½onion
finely chopped
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 1 largetomato
diced
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- ¼ cwhite dry wine
- 3 tbspfresh basil
chopped
- ½ cchicken broth
- ¼ cheavy whipping cream
- ½ chalf and half
- ½ tspground paprika
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅛ tspground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cut both chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Beat chicken until even in thickness.
- 2
Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet, over med/high heat, add oil. Once hot, sauté chicken until fully cooked and browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- 3
Add 1 Tbsp butter and shrimp to the same skillet. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, flip once. Add to the chicken.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté the onions with 2 Tbsp butter for about 3 minutes, stirring as needed until onions are tender.
- 5
Add the tomatoes, minced garlic, wine and cook another 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the broth, heavy whipping cream, half and half and the seasonings. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- 7
Return the chicken and shrimp back to the skillet. Cook until chicken and shrimp are reheated.
- 8
Enjoy with your favorite side.
Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that feels special yet comes together effortlessly? This Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi is your answer, delivering rich, savory flavors perfect for any evening, ready in just 30 minutes.
Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal
This Creamy Shrimp Scampi and Chicken recipe works wonders by combining tender chicken and succulent shrimp in a luscious tomato wine scampi sauce. The unique blend of heavy cream and half and half creates an incredibly silky texture that perfectly coats every bite, elevated by the aromatic minced garlic, diced tomato, and a splash of dry white wine. It's a harmonious balance of protein and a deeply satisfying sauce that feels gourmet without the fuss.
What truly sets this dish apart is its creamy tomato wine scampi sauce. You'll savor the bright tang from the tomato and the subtle complexity from the wine, all mellowed by the rich dairy. The ground paprika adds warmth, while a hint of cayenne pepper provides a gentle kick, ensuring each mouthful is full of vibrant flavor. The chicken breast and raw shrimp soak up these wonderful notes, offering a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. It’s a comforting, hearty dish that’s surprisingly quick to prepare, promising a delicious experience every time.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines with both chicken and shrimp, you can easily adapt it to your pantry or preferences. For a different protein focus, consider using just shrimp or doubling down on chicken. If you prefer a less spicy profile, you can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper. Don't have dry white wine on hand? A good quality chicken broth can be used in its place for a similarly savory depth.
Serve this delightful Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi hot, perhaps alongside a simple pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh green salad to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce. It’s ideal for a cozy dinner at home or when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.