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Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi Recipe

This Creamy Shrimp Scampi and Chicken is everything you can ask for in a dish! Chicken and shrimp in a creamy tomato wine scampi sauce. The perfect dinner for any occasion that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 ½ tsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb raw shrimp
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup white dry wine
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • ½ tsp ground paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut both chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Beat chicken until even in thickness.
  • 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.
  • Add 1 Tbsp butter and shrimp to the same skillet. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, flip once. Add to the chicken.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onions with 2 Tbsp butter for about 3 minutes, stirring as needed until onions are tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, minced garlic, wine and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, heavy whipping cream, half and half and the seasonings. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Return the chicken and shrimp back to the skillet. Cook until chicken and shrimp are reheated.
  • Enjoy with your favorite side.