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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi: A Creamy, Savory Pasta Favorite at Home

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Creamy, garlicky, and packed with flavor, this Olive Garden-style Chicken Scampi features sautéed chicken, bell peppers, and onions over angel hair pasta in a parmesan garlic cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter, divided

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • ½ red onion, sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta

  • Fresh parsley and lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  • Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  • Add remaining oil and sauté peppers and onions for 5–6 minutes. Set aside.

  • Add remaining butter and garlic to pan. Cook 30 seconds, then deglaze with white wine. Simmer 2 minutes.

  • Add cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.

  • Toss in cooked pasta, vegetables, and chicken. Mix to coat. Add pasta water as needed.

  • Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and lemon wedge

Notes

  • Use broth + lemon juice for alcohol-free version.

  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.

  • Lighten it with half-and-half or milk + cornstarch.

  • Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently.

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