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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi –  A wonderful , easy pasta dish that tastes so much like one of Olive Garden’s long-time dishes…Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

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!

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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.
© Jaren
Category: Main Dish

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Jaren

Jaren

I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  4. Danielle | Krafted Koch says

    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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  6. Miranda Bailey says

    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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  9. Sarah says

    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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  10. Heidi White says

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

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