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Delicious Olive Garden Chicken Scampi with pasta, chicken, bell peppers, and creamy sauce.

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

A quick and easy pasta dinner featuring tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and a buttery, garlicky scampi sauce, perfect for a cozy night at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken breast cut into thin strips Can also use tenders
  • 2 cups Bell peppers, mixed red and yellow
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Do not skimp
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
  • 8 oz Pasta (angel hair or spaghetti)
  • 1/4 cup Flour Optional for coating chicken

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Get the pasta going. Salt the water well and cook the pasta. Save about a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, season, and lightly coat with flour if desired. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet.
  3. Cook chicken strips until golden and cooked through. Move them to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Toss in the peppers and onions. Cook until softened but still slightly crunchy.
  5. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom. Add lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Add the chicken back into the skillet, then toss in the cooked pasta. Incorporate Parmesan cheese and add pasta water gradually until the sauce coats everything.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more lemon, Parmesan, or pepper flakes to your liking.

Notes

For the best results, slice chicken into thin strips and avoid crowding the pan. Use fresh garlic for better flavor and adjust the lemon gradually to prevent overpowering the dish.