Chicken Scampi Recipe My Quick Easy Garlic Butter Pasta - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc - optional)
• ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat!)
• 1 pound (450g) linguine pasta
• ¼ cup (packed) fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)