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Olive Garden Chicken Scampi πŸπŸ—


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) πŸ«’
2 lbs chicken tenders (or thinly sliced chicken breast or thighs) πŸ—
1 cup flour 🌾
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 🌿
1 tablespoon salt πŸ§‚
1 teaspoon black pepper 🌢️
For the Pasta and Sauce:

1 lb angel hair pasta (cooked al dente) 🍝
1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) πŸ«’
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) πŸ§…
3 tablespoons butter 🧈
5 cloves garlic (minced) πŸ§„
1 ½ cups chicken broth (store-bought or homemade) 🍲
½ cup chicken broth 🍲
β…” cup heavy cream πŸ₯›
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) πŸ§‚
For Garnish:

Parmesan cheese (grated) πŸ§€
Fresh basil (finely chopped) 🌿
Fresh parsley (finely chopped) 🌿


Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until evenly combined. πŸ₯£
Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. πŸ”
In a large cast iron skillet or frying pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high heat. 🍳
Pan fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165Β°F). πŸ”₯
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. πŸ₯©
2️⃣ Prepare the Pasta and Sauce:

As the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. 🍝
Reserve one cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside. πŸ’§
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. On medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. 🧽
Add in the sliced bell peppers and red onion. SautΓ© for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. πŸ₯˜
Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan and sautΓ© for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender. πŸ§ˆπŸ§„
Pour the chicken broth into the pan and scrape the bottom to remove any browned bits. 🍲
Add the cream, salt, and Italian seasoning, then bring to a light boil, stirring frequently. 🍲🍢
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta. Mix until evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 🍝
If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce. πŸ’§
3️⃣ Finish and Serve:

Once the sauce has thickened, add the chicken on top of the pasta. πŸ”
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, and parsley. πŸŒΏπŸ§€
Serve and enjoy! πŸ½οΈπŸ˜‹

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes