Chicken Scampi

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Juicy chicken cubes coated in Parmesan and bread crumbs, browned in butter, then broiled to perfection. A flavorful, crispy dish perfect for a comforting meal or casual dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Cube the chicken breasts.
  3. Dip the chicken cubes into beaten egg.
  4. Combine Italian bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Coat the chicken cubes in the bread crumb mixture.
  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and lightly brown the chicken cubes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pan and place into a broiler-safe pan.
  8. Cube the remaining butter and add it to the chicken in the broiler-safe pan.
  9. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
  10. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes until lightly brown.
  11. Serve with pasta or baked potato.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

463 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.9g 34% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 30.7g 11% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 373.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 340mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 160.5mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 259.8mg 20% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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