Description

Skip the reservation and bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table with this Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat. This creamy garlic parmesan pasta with seared chicken and vibrant peppers is the perfect quick dinner idea for weeknights or date nights. It’s a satisfying, easy recipe that delivers big on flavor—ideal for fans of creamy chicken pasta dishes and comforting food ideas.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 small red onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup white wine or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt and black pepper to taste

8 oz angel hair or thin spaghetti pasta

chopped parsley, for garnish

lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and red onion until just tender and slightly caramelized.

4. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine or broth.

5. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.

6. Cook pasta until al dente. Add it to the sauce along with cooked chicken. Toss everything together.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pound the chicken to an even thickness for quicker and more even cooking.

Freshly grated parmesan melts better and adds more flavor than pre-shredded.

For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and reduce the butter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 620
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: chicken scampi, Olive Garden copycat, creamy pasta, easy dinner