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 a solid PASTA recipe like our Shrimp Scampi Pasta be sure to serve it with an antipasto salad, fluffy focaccia bread, and garlic herb bread dipping oil. Now that’s what I call a done deal meal!
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.
- Cook the vegetables- 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 to serve with chicken scampi
- Salad- Since there is already meat here you want to go for a light salad like our easy spinach salad or chopped italian salad.
- bread- focaccia is a classic, but a crusty harvest bread or rustic bread will pair well too.
- soup- another Olive garden copycat would be chicken gnocchi soup or even Zuppa Toscana.
What kind of pasta goes in Olive Garden Chicken scampi recipe?
I find that using angel hair pasta works best here. But honestly, you can use whatever pasta you have on hand. Whether you’re making shrimp scampi or cajun chicken pasta, all pasta tastes the same.
What kind of wine is used
Any dry white wine will work in this recipe for optimal flavor. I used dry sherry. Typically you want to use dry white wine for savory dishes like chicken marsala and a sweeter wine for desserts like tiramisu.
What kind of chicken to use
Olive Garden chicken scampi pasta uses chicken tenders. If you don’t have chicken tenders, you can always just cut the chicken breast into smaller cutlets.
Ingredients for Olive Garden chicken scampi copycat:
- For the chicken– You want to dredge the chicken tenders in a combination of flour, salt, pepper, and Italian spices. Then pan sear it with some oil and butter in a skillet
- Vegetables- You will need yellow onion, bell peppers, and fresh garlic.
- Sauce- Make sure to reserve some pasta water, then you will need dry white wine, heavy cream, and of course parmesan cheese.
- Pasta- This 30 minutes pasta recipe is usually served with angel hair but you can use whichever kind you like.
More Italian recipes to try!
- Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan (VIDEO)
- Italian pasta salad
- Pesto pasta salad
- spaghetti and meatballs
- Chicken gnocchi soup
Chicken Scampi
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.
Print Pin RateServings: 8
Calories: 661kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 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
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
Sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup pasta water
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb. angel hair pasta
Instructions
Dredge chicken and cook in the skillet
- Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tsp Italian spices, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt in a flat dish.
- Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in the flour mixture.
- 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.
Sautee the vegetables
- In the same skillet, and the butter, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
- Add the green, yellow, and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
Add sauce ingredients
- Pour in the white wine and cook it out for about 3-4 minutes. Then add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp Italian spices.
Add cooked pasta and toss together
- 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.
- Once the heavy cream has warmed, add the Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
Notes
What to serve with chicken scampi
- Salad- Since there is already meat here you want to go for a light salad like our easy spinach salad or chopped italian salad.
- bread- focaccia is a classic, but a crusty harvest bread or rustic bread will pair well too.
- soup- another Olive garden copycat would be chicken gnocchi soup or even Zuppa Toscana.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 60.9mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Did you make this recipe? Snap a photo of it and tag me on Instagram @simplyhomecooked or use the hashtag #simplyhomecooked so I can see it and feature it!
Ps: We’ve updated some of the photos in this chicken scampi recipe post. Here are some of our old photos.
This recipe was originally posted on Feb 10, 2016, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
Hi, I’m Dina, so glad you stopped by! I believe life is too short for bad coffee and boring meals. With my easy to follow step-by-step recipes, you’ll be surprised at how quickly a wholesome and delicious meal can come together. I hope you find something you enjoy!
Latest posts by simplyhomecooked (see all)
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe - August 12, 2020
- Simple Cherry Pie Filling - August 5, 2020
- 3 Ingredient homemade Strawberry Jam (no pectin) - August 1, 2020
Stacy Jensen says
Made this last night and it was great! My whole family enjoyed it!
simplyhomecooked says
Thats awesome Stacy! Thank you for taking the time to write your positive recipe review 🙂
Bfp says
I was a but disappointed. There was way too much heavy cream and I’m the sauce was a bit bland. Also, could you add how to serve the recipe, I mean do you add the chicken back to the pasta or do you serve the pasta over the chicken. Please add more detail, thanks.
simplyhomecooked says
I’m sorry to hear that. In regards to the dish being bland, you can always season it with more salt to your liking to bring out the flavors. As to how to serve it, thats totally up to you. In the pictures, I just added it on top of the pasta.
Leah says
This is a dead ringer! Tastes exactly like Olive Garden’s chicken scampi 😍 I am super excited about this because our nearest OG is 45 minutes away and most other places usually have shrimp scampi (not a fan of seafood). I think I will change the breading to a parmesan crusted chicken that my kiddos like and I also aadded more salt to the sauce but that’s really just personal preference. Fantastic recipe!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you so much for the kind feedback Leah! I am glad to hear this chicken scampi was a hit 🙂
Julia Frey says
This Chicken Scampi looks like such a treat but also so simple to make, Dina! I am saving this recipe for sure!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank 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
LOOKS 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
Thank you, Valentina! This chicken scampi pasta is our go-to recipe when craving Olive Garden copy cat recipes.
Katya says
I’ve never tried chicken scampi before! This looks so good Dina. I need to make it asap.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you, Katya! This chicken scampi is dangerous! Once you start eating it, it’s hard to stop! lol
NatTim says
This 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
Thank you, Natalya! We make this chicken scampi pasta so often, its practically tradition now lol.
calico says
That 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
It’s so good! I like the vegetables mixed with pasta.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Irina 🙂
Ernest trueblood says
I am so excited I’m making this for my wife tonight
simplyhomecooked says
Oh how lovely! She will love it!
Liliya says
Very delicious,mouthwatering Chicken Scampi Recipe. Love it, very good for a party. My whole family approved it and asked for more????????????
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Liliya! I’m so glad your family enjoyed it ????
Z-S says
Delicious…. Delicious… and once again Delicious.
Since we’re not a big fan of angel hair pasta we made substitution to spaghetti pasta.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed the chicken scampi 🙂
Julianna says
This 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
Julianna I’m glad to hear your whole family loved the chicken scampi 🙂 I appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback 🙂