Chicken Scampi

Finally!

I have been asked over and over for this recipe. I have also given it out over and over and it's always a hit. So get your printers ready and your grocery list next to you!

Chicken Scampi

4 chicken breasts

1/4 -1/2 c. butter

1/4 c. olive oil

10 green onions

5 Roma tomatoes - sliced

2 t. minced garlic

2 t. dried basil

2 lemons

1 box bow tie pasta

salt and pepper to taste

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cut chicken into bite sized pieces, saute chicken in butter & garlic & onions.

and basil and continue cooking until chicken is done.

pre-pare pasta as directed on box

in large bowl, combine cooked chicken and pasta. toss with olive oil add tomatoes and as much fresh basil as you like (I like a lot) and more green onions & toss again. add lemon juice (again I like a lot) and toss again. sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese.

serve hot or cold. It's good either way! I also serve it with lemon wedges on the side if anyone wants MORE lemon! (like me Ü)

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(disclaimer- I don't use any butter like the recipe calls for. I use olive oil and not very much while cooking the chicken - mainly because I don't eat dairy and to try and cut some of the fat out of the recipe.)

Recipe given to my by my SIL Eleana

now for the kicker:

have you ever eaten at Carrabbas and the waitress brings out the little plate where she puts a small scoop of herbs on then pours olive oil for your dipping pleasure?

well, I have the recipe folks and it is so good I ate it the next day with my omelet and toast. You are sooo gonna love me for this:

Carrabbas Herb Oil for Dipping Bread

1 t. crushed red pepper

1 t. ground black pepper

1 t. dried oregano

1 t. dried rosemary

1 t. dried basil

1 t. dried parsley

1 t. granulated garlic

1 t. minced garlic

1 t. salt

1/4 c. olive oil

mix all ingredients together EXCEPT the olive oil. Put about a teaspoon on a small plate then pour the 1/4 c. olive oil over herbs.

Dip the bread of choice and don't call me when you have gained 10 pounds!

**if you've eaten this - leave a comment and tell me what you think

**if you make it - leave a comment and tell me what you & your family thinks

**if you hate it - don't leave a comment about the food just tell me I'm cute or nice or something like that!

Hee, Hee!