7d ago in Copycat Recipes
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Recipe Copycat
Get ready to bring the magic of Olive Garden right into your kitchen with this irresistible Chicken Scampi recipe! If you've ever found yourself daydreaming about that perfectly creamy, garlicky pasta dish while sitting at your desk, this copycat recipe is about to become your new best friend. Picture this: tender, golden-brown chicken tenders nestled atop a bed of delicate angel hair pasta, all draped in a luxurious white wine sauce that would make any Italian grandmother proud. Add in the rainbow of sweet bell peppers and red onions, and you've got a restaurant-worthy dish that's guaranteed to make your family think you've been secretly taking culinary classes. The best part? You can whip up this crowd-pleasing dinner in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions when you want to impress without the stress!
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
Vegetables:
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
Pasta:
- 1 lb angel hair pasta
Garnish:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Set up a breading station with flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl, and milk in another.
- Dredge each chicken tenderloin in the flour mixture, dip in milk, then dredge again in the flour mixture.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté the bell peppers, red onion, and garlic until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked pasta and sautéed vegetables back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve the pasta mixture topped with the cooked chicken. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs as an alternative to chicken tenders.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute chicken broth for white wine.
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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Recipe Copycat
