Linguini With Chicken Scampi

Submitted by Margo59

"MMmmmmm....This is my kids favorite. We are pasta addicts and this recipe really fits the bill. Wonderful flavor. Great with a tossed salad and garlic bread."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups soft breadcrumbs, i use whole wheat bread
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb linguine, cooked
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 -3 teaspoons basil pesto
• parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Place beaten eggs in a large baggie and add chicken pieces to coat.
2. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Add to the chicken pieces and coat with the bread mixture.
4. Preheat a large skillet and add 1/3 cup olive oil.
5. When oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and saute until golden brown.
6. Remove chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
7. Melt 1/2 cup margarine in same skillet.
8. Add garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
9. Place chicken back into skillet and stir to coat with garlic-lemon juice mixture.
10. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
11. Cook linguini per package directions and toss with 2 tablespoons margarine. Add 2-3 teaspoons prepared basil pesto to linguini, if desired, and mix.
12. Spoon chicken over linguini.
13. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.