This Chicken Scampi Recipe is bursting with flavor from the white wine, sauteed peppers, Italian spices, and rich white sauce. It’s also super easy and quick to make!
If you love PASTA, you may also enjoy these pasta recipes.
Blackened chicken alfredo– with grilled chicken and, blackened seasoning, and sundried tomatoes.
Creamy Riganoti with Chicken and Mushrooms– a creamy tomato basil sauce with grilled chicken and mushrooms.
Cheesy Baked Orzo– A quick 15-minute recipe!
Spaghetti and meatballs– A classic Italian recipe all made from scratch.
This recipe was originally posted on Feb 10, 2016, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
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How to Make chicken Scampi (just like Olive Garden)
- Dredge the chicken tenders in a combination of flour, salt, Italian spices, and black pepper. Then brown the chicken in a skillet filled with olive oil over medium-high heat. Then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the minced garlic, chopped onion, and bell peppers. Then add the white wine and let it cook out for a few minutes. At this point, go ahead and add the salt and Italian spices.
- Cook the pasta al dente and reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Then add the pasta water, heavy cream. Bring it to a simmer and toss in the parmesan cheese and cooked pasta.
What kind of pasta goes in Olive Garden Chicken scampi?
I find that using angel hair pasta works best here. But honestly, you can use whatever pasta you have on hand.
What kind of wine is in chicken scampi?
Any dry white wine will work in this recipe. I used dry sherry.
What kind of chicken is in chicken scampi pasta?
Olive Garden chicken scampi pasta uses chicken tenders. If you don’t have chicken tenders, you can always just cut chicken breast into smaller cutlets.
Ingredients for Olive Garden chicken scampi copycat:
- all-purpose flour
- Italian spices
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken tenders
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- onion
- garlic cloves
- green bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- white wine
- pasta water
- heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- angel hair pasta
This chicken scampi is a delicious chicken pasta dish that is very easy and quick to make. Its loaded with crisp peppers, garlic, and a creamy white wine sauce.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian spices divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt divided
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenders
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup pasta water
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lb. angel hair pasta
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Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tsp Italian spices, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt in a flat dish.
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Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in the flour mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Fully cook both sides of the chicken tenders. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, and the butter, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
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Add the green, yellow, and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
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Pour in the white wine and cook it out for about 3-4 minutes. Then add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp Italian spices.
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Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta water and heavy cream to the skillet.
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Once the heavy cream has warmed, add the Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
Ps: We’ve updated some of the photos in this post. Here are some of our old photos.
Julia Frey says
March 1, 2019 at 8:59 amThis Chicken Scampi looks like such a treat but also so simple to make, Dina! I am saving this recipe for sure!
simplyhomecooked says
March 1, 2019 at 10:19 amThank you, Julia! I know we share an undeniable love for pasta, so I can guarantee that you will love this chicken scampi recipe!
Valentina says
February 28, 2019 at 3:27 pmLOOKS AMAZING!! I can almost taste the flavors of the sauce and vegetables with chicken. Will be making this when I am craving Olive Garden.
simplyhomecooked says
March 1, 2019 at 10:17 amThank you, Valentina! This chicken scampi pasta is our go-to recipe when craving Olive Garden copy cat recipes.
Katya says
February 27, 2019 at 5:09 pmI’ve never tried chicken scampi before! This looks so good Dina. I need to make it asap.
simplyhomecooked says
February 27, 2019 at 7:52 pmThank you, Katya! This chicken scampi is dangerous! Once you start eating it, it’s hard to stop! lol
NatTim says
February 26, 2019 at 9:42 pmThis Chicken Scampi recipe looks so easy and quick to make. I Love all the other pasta recipes you have linked as well. I need to add them to our weekly menu.
simplyhomecooked says
February 27, 2019 at 11:02 amThank you, Natalya! We make this chicken scampi pasta so often, its practically tradition now lol.
calico says
August 10, 2018 at 10:47 amThat is a good tip especially to those new to the blogosphere.
Short but very precise information… Appreciate your sharing this one.
A must read article!
irina khoma says
December 12, 2017 at 8:52 pmIt’s so good! I like the vegetables mixed with pasta.
simplyhomecooked says
December 20, 2017 at 8:28 amThank you Irina 🙂
Ernest trueblood says
January 27, 2017 at 6:40 amI am so excited I’m making this for my wife tonight
simplyhomecooked says
January 27, 2017 at 12:41 pmOh how lovely! She will love it!
Liliya says
February 24, 2016 at 6:39 amVery delicious,mouthwatering Chicken Scampi Recipe. Love it, very good for a party. My whole family approved it and asked for more????????????
simplyhomecooked says
February 24, 2016 at 2:47 pmThank you Liliya! I’m so glad your family enjoyed it ????
Z-S says
February 19, 2016 at 6:10 amDelicious…. Delicious… and once again Delicious.
Since we’re not a big fan of angel hair pasta we made substitution to spaghetti pasta.
simplyhomecooked says
February 19, 2016 at 10:44 amThank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed the chicken scampi 🙂
Julianna says
February 11, 2016 at 8:47 pmThis was really good! I made it tonight for dinner, and the kids loved it too! It looked too good to wait till Valentine’s Day.
simplyhomecooked says
February 12, 2016 at 12:57 amJulianna I’m glad to hear your whole family loved the chicken scampi 🙂 I appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback 🙂