Chicken Scampi Shells (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Key Ingredients
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2 pounds of diced chicken tenderloins
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12 ounces of giant pasta shells
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3 tbsp of olive oil
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3 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack), split
→ Spices for Chicken
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp cayenne
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
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5 minced garlic cloves
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6 tbsp of soft butter, split
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1/2 tsp of red chili flakes
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2/3 cup of chicken broth
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1/3 cup of pasta cooking water
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1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
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2/3 cup of thick cream
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Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
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1 cup of dry white wine
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2 tbsp of finely chopped parsley
# Instructions:
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Save a teaspoon of the seasoning. Mix the rest with the chicken and oil. Sear the pieces in olive oil until the inside hits 165°F.
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Sizzle garlic in some butter. Pour in wine, reducing slightly. Toss in the other ingredients for the sauce and let it thicken. Boil the pasta shells at the same time, cooking them just firm enough.
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Combine half of the shredded cheese with the cooked chicken.
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Coat the bottom of a baking dish with some sauce. Fill each shell with the chicken mix and arrange them neatly. Pour whatever sauce is left all over the shells.
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Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and bake at 375°F for about 15 to 20 minutes, watching for bubbling.
# Notes:
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Mix and match cheeses if you'd like
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Pick a wine you'd actually drink
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Save a bit of pasta water—it’s handy for the sauce