Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat
Ingredients
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 lbchicken tenders
- 1 cflour
- 2 tbspItalian seasoning
- 1 tbspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 lbangel hair pasta
cooked al dente
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1red bell pepper
sliced into thin strips
- 1yellow bell pepper
sliced into thin strips
- 1green bell pepper
sliced into thin strips
- 1red onion
sliced into thin strips
- 3 tbspbutter
- 5 clovegarlic
minced
- 1 ½ cchicken broth
store bought or homemade
- ½ cdry white wine
- ⅝ cheavy cream
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- 1 tspsalt (or
- Parmesan cheese
grated
- Fresh basil
finely chopped
- Fresh parsley
finely chopped
Directions
Prepare the chicken
- 1
In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix until evenly combined.
- 2
Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shake off the excess flour.
- 3
In a large cast iron skillet or frying pan, add 2 tbsp of oil and heat over medium high heat. Pan fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Prepare the pasta and sauce
- 1
As the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package direction until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water, drain the pasta and set aside.
- 2
Wipe the large skillet clean with a paper towel. On medium heat, add 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the sliced peppers and red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
- 3
Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan and pan fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Pour the wine into the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Pour in the chicken broth. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add in the cream, salt and Italian seasoning and bring to a light boil, stirring frequently.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta. Mix until evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes. If needed, add in a splash of the reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce.
- 7
Once the sauce has thickened add the chicken on top of the pasta.
- 8
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, garlicky goodness of Olive Garden's Chicken Scampi without leaving home? This copycat recipe brings that hearty pasta dish with crispy chicken and vibrant veggies right to your kitchen, making a restaurant-quality meal achievable in your own kitchen.
What makes this version truly stand out is the perfect balance of tender, crispy chicken tenders, sweet bell peppers, and savory red onion, all coated in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh garlic and herbs. You'll love how easily it comes together, delivering authentic flavors that will impress without the fuss.
Prepare for a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. You'll experience the satisfying crispness of the chicken, the slight bite of al dente angel hair pasta, and the tender sweetness of colorful red, yellow, and green bell peppers alongside thinly sliced red onion. Each forkful is enveloped in a luxurious, creamy sauce brightened by the aromatic punch of fresh garlic, fragrant Italian seasoning, and fresh basil and parsley. It's a robust and flavorful dish that truly delivers a taste of your favorite Italian-American classic.
While chicken tenders provide excellent crispness, you can easily swap them for thinly sliced chicken breast or thighs if that's what you have on hand. For a non-alcoholic option, simply use extra chicken broth in place of the dry white wine in the sauce. Don't be shy with the fresh herbs; they add a wonderful freshness.
Serve this hearty Chicken Scampi hot, garnished generously with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil and parsley for an extra flourish. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight family dinner or a cozy meal shared with friends.