Description

Craving Olive Garden’s creamy Chicken Scampi? This Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat recipe brings that restaurant-quality flavor to your own kitchen in under an hour! Golden pan-seared chicken rests on a bed of tender angel hair pasta tossed in a garlicky white wine cream sauce, topped with sautéed peppers, onions, and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan. It’s one of the best easy dinner ideas when you want something indulgent but not overly complicated. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, or a restaurant-style chicken dish, this scampi will hit the spot.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1/2 cup dry white wine

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 ounces angel hair pasta

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

4 lemon slices, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and caramelized.

4. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the wine, deglaze the pan, and let simmer 2–3 minutes.

5. Stir in cream and butter, and cook 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

6. Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

7. Add chicken back to the skillet, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.

8. Sprinkle in Parmesan and stir to melt.

9. Plate pasta and chicken. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan to avoid clumping and for best melt in the sauce.

You can prep chicken and veggies ahead to save time on a busy night.

Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat if you like a spicy kick.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 580
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 125mg