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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi: A Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta You Can Make at Home

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This Olive Garden-inspired Chicken Scampi features tender chicken strips, sautéed bell peppers, and a creamy garlic wine sauce tossed with angel hair pasta for a comforting, restaurant-style dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced

  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), thinly sliced

  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp)

  • 12 oz angel hair pasta

  • Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste

  • Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

  • Season and sauté chicken strips in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

  • Pour in wine and reduce for 2–3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.

  • Return chicken to the pan. Toss with cooked pasta, adding lemon juice and pasta water as needed.

  • Serve immediately with parsley and more Parmesan.

Notes

  • Swap wine for broth + lemon juice if avoiding alcohol

  • Add red pepper flakes for heat

  • Use shrimp or vegetables instead of chicken

  • Store separately and reheat gently for best texture

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