Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut both chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Beat chicken until even in thickness.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Add 1 Tbsp butter and shrimp to the same skillet. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, flip once. Add to the chicken.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, sauté the onions with 2 Tbsp butter for about 3 minutes, stirring as needed until onions are tender.

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes, minced garlic, wine and cook another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the broth, heavy whipping cream, half and half and the seasonings. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.

7. 7

   Return the chicken and shrimp back to the skillet. Cook until chicken and shrimp are reheated.

8. 8

   Enjoy with your favorite side.