Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi – A wonderful , easy pasta dish that tastes so much like one of Olive Garden’s long-time dishes…
This dish has been one of my favorites to make for a long time…in fact I’ve been making it since I first got to go to Olive Garden a loooong time ago. I loved it so much that I had to learn how to make it. This was back 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.
The chicken is simply thin-cut chicken breasts cut into thirds. They are dunked in a little seasoned flour and pan-fried for a few minutes. I had to fight off the husband and kids to keep them from eating all the chicken before I could finish the whole meal!
The pasta is creamy and filled with so much flavor from the garlic and peppers. Your house will smell so good!
- 6 THIN cut chicken breasts
- 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
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- 12 oz. angel hair
- Boil pasta until al dente.
- Cut chicken breasts into thirds (like tenders).
- Season chicken.
- Place flour in a shallow dish and season with 1 tsp seasoned salt.
- Dredge chicken in flour.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet. (I use a cast iron).
- 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.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet.
- Add peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for a few more minutes.
- Add cream, milk, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken and let simmer for 5 minutes. (Do not overcook or veggies will lose their bite).
- Mix in pasta tossing to coat well. Taste to season and serve.
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Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
August 23, 2014 at 9:36 pmMmmm one of my favorite restaurants! Love this dish of course!
Jaren says
August 23, 2014 at 10:20 pmThanks Julie!
Lynn Joneh says
March 10, 2017 at 8:11 pmOne word: AMAZING!!!!
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
Whole family absolutely LOVED this!
Jaren says
March 13, 2017 at 5:00 amHi Lynn! Thanks so much! We love this one too!
Laura O @Petite Allergy Treats says
August 25, 2014 at 8:11 amSign me up! Olive Garden is always a great but the comfort of eating at home! Pinned!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
August 25, 2014 at 9:49 pmyou have definitely got me craving pasta now.. definitely going to be making this recipe and reporting back. it looks delicious!
Jaren says
August 25, 2014 at 10:29 pmGood deal Thalia!
Danielle | Krafted Koch says
August 31, 2014 at 6:48 pmThis 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!
Jaren says
August 31, 2014 at 8:37 pmOh good! I hope he loves it!
Anna Wright says
January 12, 2017 at 1:49 amCan’t wait to try out this recipe this weekend. All the ingredients sound delicious. As a passionate home cook, your recipes inspire me. Thank you. Jaren.
Miranda Bailey says
February 26, 2017 at 4:50 pmIt 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 🙂
Jaren says
February 26, 2017 at 5:29 pmHi! That last “add chicken” is a mistake in the recipe. Sorry about that! Hope you enjoy!
Tanisha Crawford says
April 27, 2017 at 7:13 pmHi! I plan to make this dish tonight. I was wondering how many people this serves. Thank you!
Jaren says
April 28, 2017 at 5:33 amHiTanisha! It serves around 6 people. Thanks for visiting!
Jennifer R says
October 25, 2017 at 9:46 pmThis tasted amazing! Wow! So happy I decided to bite the bullet and make it. Thanks, Jaren! 🙂
Jaren says
October 26, 2017 at 5:16 amHi Jennifer! I’m so glad you liked it! It’s one of my favorites too!!
Sarah says
April 8, 2018 at 12:00 amI 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.
Jaren says
April 8, 2018 at 6:54 amHi Sarah! You are so right about that! It’s one of our favorites! Thanks for visiting!
Heidi White says
June 8, 2018 at 9:58 pmOmg.. loved.. so glad I tried this recipe. The whole family loved it!!.. definitely a keeper
Jaren says
June 9, 2018 at 6:56 amHi Heidi! Thanks so much for letting me know! We love this one too!
Amy says
August 12, 2018 at 3:14 pmI would like this today but I don’t have heavy cream. Would it be as good without it?
Jaren says
August 13, 2018 at 5:04 amHi Amy! Occasionally, I’ll substitute half and half and I find that just as good.
Crystal Faulkner says
August 29, 2018 at 9:13 amThis recipe is beautiful! I love this dish. Thank you for sharing!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante says
August 30, 2018 at 9:57 pmI can’t wait to try this! I love when you can save a trip to the restaurant and make it even better at home.
Wilhelmina says
August 31, 2018 at 1:32 pmThis is one of my favorite copycats meals!
Carolyn says
August 31, 2018 at 4:52 pmThis will be perfect for dinner!
Alyssa says
March 9, 2019 at 4:09 amJaren, thank you very much! I really liked the recipe, I took it to my recipe book)