Buttery Chicken Scampi

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4 people.

• 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
• 1 stick of butter
• 3 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bunch of long green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp of dried basil
• 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of fresh grated black pepper
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 pound of angel hair pasta (optional)
  

  PREPARATION

• In a large pan sauté the chicken pieces in the butter and olive oil until browned.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Sauté the garlic and onions around 2 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the pan.
• Season the chicken with the basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Cook for 5 to 10 minutes
• Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice and white wine.
• Reduce the mixture in half
• Add the whipping cream and heat through.
• Garnish with parsley and serve with pasta.