Delicious Italian Scampi Chicken Pasta mixes tender chicken, luscious shrimp, and pasta in a delectable garlic and lemon sauce. Here’s a recipe to help you along the way:

Ingredients: 8 oz. linguine or spaghetti

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp – 4 tablespoons split butter – 4 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional) – 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 lemon zest
• Season to taste with salt and pepper – 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley – Red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside the pasta.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Set the chicken aside after removing it from the skillet.
3. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is aromatic. Make sure not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Take the shrimp out of the skillet and set aside.
5. Make the sauce: In a skillet, combine the chicken broth and white wine (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly decrease the liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste after adding the lemon juice and zest. Add some red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, sliced into thin strips. Stir in the cooked shrimp. To coat the chicken and shrimp with the sauce, toss everything together. Cook for an extra minute to thoroughly heat everything.
7. Assemble the dish: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, chicken, and shrimp until well incorporated. If the sauce appears overly thick, thin it with a dash of chicken broth or pasta boiling water.
8. To serve, place the pasta on serving plates or bowls. If preferred, garnish with chopped parsley and more lemon zest. Enjoy your Italian Scampi Chicken Pasta hot!

This recipe is a spin on the traditional Italian scampi, which comprises shrimp cooked in a garlic and lemon sauce. The inclusion of chicken and pasta makes it a more filling and hearty dish. Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your tastes, and have fun experimenting in the kitchen!