Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Love Olive Garden’s Chicken Scampi? Now you can make this creamy, flavorful pasta at home! Juicy breaded chicken, sautéed peppers, and a rich garlic cream sauce come together in this easy Italian-style dish. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt + extra 
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 4 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/2 green bell pepper 
• 1/2 red bell pepper 
• 1/2 orange bell pepper 
• 1/2 red onion 
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound pasta 

How To Make Chicken Scampi?

1. Bread the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Pour milk into another dish. Coat the chicken in flour, dip it in milk, then coat it in flour again. Let it rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
2. Cook the Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and sauté until soft and slightly browned. Remove from the pan.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
4. Make the Sauce: Pour white wine into the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Let it simmer until reduced by two-thirds. Stir in Italian seasoning and heavy cream.
5. Combine Everything: Return the cooked vegetables to the pan, add the pasta, and toss to coat. Serve with the crispy chicken on top. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Use Thin Chicken Pieces: If the chicken tenders are too thick, pound them slightly to make sure they cook evenly and stay juicy inside.
• Let the Breaded Chicken Rest: After coating the chicken, let it sit for 10 minutes before cooking. This helps the breading stick better and makes it crispier.
• Don’t Skip Reducing the Wine: Let the wine cook down until it’s almost gone before adding the cream. This makes the sauce rich and flavorful without tasting too strong.
• Toss the Pasta in the Sauce Quickly: Once the sauce is ready, add the pasta immediately and mix well so it absorbs the flavors and stays creamy.
• Slice Vegetables Evenly: Cut the bell peppers and onions into similar thin strips so they cook at the same time and don’t end up too soft or too crunchy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Chicken Scampi cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Heat a pan over low heat and add the Chicken Scampi with a splash of water or cream. Stir gently until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 1034 kcal
• Total Fat: 48g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 145mg
• Sodium: 520mg
• Potassium: 680mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 95g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 48g