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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Pasta

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Pasta is a copycat made with a creamy garlic white wine sauce, lemon, bell peppers, and onions.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 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 dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. Remove the vegetables and add in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. Once melted add in two tablespoons of flour and garlic.
  4. Whisk well until the flour has had a chance to "cook" for about 20 seconds.
  5. Add in the red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, wine and chicken broth, then let reduce on medium heat for 18-20 minutes.
  6. While the sauce is reducing cook the pasta one minute shy of the instructions, do not rinse.
  7. In a second pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high heat.
  8. Coat the chicken tenderloins in the salt and pepper before tossing in the remaining flour.
  9. Add in the chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  10. Remove the chicken from the heat while the sauce finishes reducing.
  11. When the sauce is reduced by half add in the heavy cream and whisk well until you have a nice thick sauce.
  12. Add in the lemon juice and half the parmesan cheese and whisk.
  13. Toss with the pasta, bell peppers and onions.
  14. Top with the chicken and Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Potassium 623mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1103IU (22%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 257mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% 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.