Description
A fast and flavorful Keto Chicken Scampi, cooked in one skillet with garlic and butter, perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the sliced chicken breast with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve the chicken scampi garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Slice the chicken thin for faster cooking. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the pan for better browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: keto, chicken scampi, low carb, quick dinner, easy recipe