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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Savor Olive Garden Chicken Scampi in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy Olive Garden Chicken Scampi, a creamy and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken tenders and angel hair pasta, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders or thinly sliced chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup Flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil any neutral oil works as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Pasta & Veggies
  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta cook until al dente
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers red, yellow, green, mixed or omitted as desired
  • 1 medium Red Onion substitute with yellow onion if desired
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or switch to olive oil for dairy-free
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine for non-alcoholic, use extra chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can be used for a lighter option
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan alternative
  • to taste Fresh Basil fresh herbs elevate flavor
  • to taste Parsley fresh herbs elevate flavor

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Combine flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Coat chicken tenders in the seasoned flour.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep warm.
  3. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a pot. Add angel hair pasta and cook until al dente, about 2-3 minutes. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Wipe skillet and add olive oil, sauté bell peppers and red onion for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add Flavor: Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant.
  6. Create Sauce: Deglaze pan with white wine and simmer for 2 minutes, then add chicken broth.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, remaining Italian seasoning, and salt. Add pasta and toss with sauce.
  8. Finish Dish: Layer chicken on top and serve immediately with Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken with Portobello mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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