Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

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This copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi started as a “let me see if I can recreate this” moment back when I was in college—and now it’s one of my go-to pasta recipes. The garlic cream sauce coats every strand of angel hair pasta without feeling too heavy. Paired with tender chicken, sliced peppers, and sliced red onion, it’s an easy way to bring that classic restaurant chicken pasta straight to your own table.

And if you’re going all in on a cozy dinner, I always serve it with my easy Basil Pesto Loaf on the side to soak up every bit of that sauce. If you’re in the mood for another baked pasta situation, my creamy Chicken Tortellini Pasta Bake is just as comforting, and for something a little lighter, my popular Low Carb Tuscan Chicken hits all those same delicious, restaurant-style flavors.

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Like I mentioned, this recipe came about when I was first learning to cook, and I don’t think Google was even around.  I did find some recipes online for a shrimp scampi and I tweaked that one to create this one.  As I’ve learned to cook, I’ve changed the way I make it, and now I bring you my favorite version of it.

Chicken tenders or cut up chicken can be used. I toss them in a little seasoned flour before cooking.
I cook the chicken in a little olive oil and remove.
Next, I saute the peppers and onions just until they begin to get tender.

Ingredients You’ll Need for this Recipe:

  • Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders – I’ve used both in this recipe. If using chicken breasts, I usually cut them length-wise into 3 strips. I do prefer using chicken tenders because the texture is a little more tender.
  • Peppers and Onions – I use yellow, red, and green bell peppers and one red onion.
  • Garlic – You can use fresh garlic or chopped jarred garlic.
  • Seasoning – I am a cook from southern Louisiana, so I only season with creole seasoning. If you don’t have that on hand, you can definitely use salt and pepper.
  • Heavy Cream and Milk – I use a combo of heavy cream and 2 % milk in this recipe. You can also replace the total amount of cream and milk with half and half if you’d like.
  • Parmesan Cheese – You can use shredded or grated.
  • Angel Hair Pasta – I love angel hair in this recipe. It takes only a few minutes to boil! You can use a linguine noodle too.

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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Tender chicken and angel hair pasta come together in a rich, garlic cream sauce in this easy copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi.

Ingredients

  • 6 THIN cut chicken breasts or 12 chicken tenders
  • 1 cup flour
  • Seasoned salt or creole seasoning or salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 12 oz. angel hair

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta until al dente.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into thirds (like tenders).
  3. Season chicken.
  4. Place flour in a shallow dish and season with 1 tsp seasoned salt.
  5. Dredge chicken in flour.
  6. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet. (I use a cast iron).
  7. Place chicken in skillet and cook over medium high heat for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Remove to a plate.
  8. Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet.
  9. Add peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes.
  10. Add garlic and saute for a few more minutes.
  11. Add cream, milk, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer.
  12. Add chicken and let simmer for 5 minutes. (Do not overcook or veggies will lose their bite).
  13. Mix in pasta tossing to coat well. Taste to season and serve.

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38 Comments

    3. This was absolutely PHENOMENAL. I made it for dinner last night and my family is still talking about it today, wondering when I will make it again. Bravo, and thanks for sharing!!

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  4. This is my husband’s FAVORITE dish of all time! It is probably for the best that the closest Olive Garden is 2 hours away. haha! If I go to the nearest town that has one for a shopping trip, he will beg me to bring this home. I am definitely going to have to give this a try for his upcoming birthday!

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  7. It says add chicken twice at the end of the recipe. Do you add it before or after pasta? Thanks! It’s on the stove now 🙂

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  8. Hi! I plan to make this dish tonight. I was wondering how many people this serves. Thank you!

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  10. I am so excited to try this. I’ve been craving this dish, (and with 4 kids of my own) I thought “it would be cheaper if I make it at home!” My mouth’s watering already, and by looking at your picture (that is the thing I look at the most…does it LOOK like the real recipe) it sure looks identical.

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  11. Omg.. loved.. so glad I tried this recipe. The whole family loved it!!.. definitely a keeper

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  18. This is my favorite dish from Olive Garden. You definitely got this one right! I made it last night and it tastes exactly like the restaurants.

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