Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
678 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Pasta
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing sliced bell peppers and red onion in butter to soften slightly, providing a sweet vegetable base. Separate pan sears flour-coated chicken tenderloins seasoned with salt and pepper until browned. The sauce is built by cooking garlic with flour, then adding herbs, red pepper flakes, white wine, and chicken broth, which reduces to concentrate flavors. Heavy cream is whisked in to lend a thick, smooth texture.
Cooked angel hair pasta is combined with the sauce, cooked chicken, and sautéed vegetables, then finished with lemon juice and shaved Parmesan cheese, delivering a creamy, tangy, and lightly spiced pasta entrée.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1/2 red bell pepper , sliced thinly
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper , sliced thinly
- 1/2 green bell pepper , sliced thinly
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
- 4 tablespoons flour , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , warm to the touch
- 1/2 medium lemon , juiced
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , shaved, divided
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat and cook the bell peppers and onions for 2-3 minutes or until slightly softened.
- Remove the vegetables and add in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Once melted add in two tablespoons of flour and garlic.
- Whisk well until the flour has had a chance to "cook" for about 20 seconds.
- Add in the red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, wine and chicken broth, then let reduce on medium heat for 18-20 minutes.
- While the sauce is reducing cook the pasta one minute shy of the instructions, do not rinse.
- In a second pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high heat.
- Coat the chicken tenderloins in the salt and pepper before tossing in the remaining flour.
- Add in the chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the heat while the sauce finishes reducing.
- When the sauce is reduced by half add in the heavy cream and whisk well until you have a nice thick sauce.
- Add in the lemon juice and half the parmesan cheese and whisk.
- Toss with the pasta, bell peppers and onions.
- Top with the chicken and Parmesan and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1103IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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