Name: Creamy Copycat Chicken Scampi Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 lbs chicken tenders; 1 cup flour; 2 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked al dente; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 red onion, sliced into thin strips; 3 tbsp butter; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; Grated Parmesan cheese; Finely chopped fresh basil; Finely chopped fresh parsley

Description

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi is a hearty pasta with colorful bell peppers, red onions and crispy chicken tenders, all served in a creamy sauce with fresh herbs and garlic.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup flour
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked al dente
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 red onion, sliced into thin strips
3 tbsp butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
Grated Parmesan cheese
Finely chopped fresh basil
Finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare Dredge: In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Coat Chicken: Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
Pan Fry: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
Cook Pasta: Boil angel hair pasta until al dente, reserve one cup of pasta water, and drain.
Sauté Veggies: Wipe skillet clean, add 1 tbsp oil, and sauté sliced peppers and red onion for 3-4 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Stir in butter and minced garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes until tender.
Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
Finish Sauce: Stir in cream, salt and Italian seasoning, then bring to a light boil.
Combine: Reduce heat to low, add cooked pasta, and mix for 1-2 minutes.
Garnish: Top pasta with cooked chicken and garnish with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sliced Portobello mushrooms. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan Frying
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 621 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 2002 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 41 g
Cholesterol: 143 mg

Keywords: 30 minute dinner, chicken dinner, copycat, family favorite, Italian pasta