Olive Garden’s Chicken Scampi is a popular dish known for its creamy garlic sauce and colorful bell peppers. Here’s a recipe that captures the essence of this beloved menu item:
Ingredients:
- Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup white wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- For Serving:
- Cooked angel hair pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken slices with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the bell peppers and onion until they start to soften.
- Make the Sauce:
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine (if using), bringing to a simmer while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the flour-water mixture. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Heat through.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked angel hair pasta, topped with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
This recipe replicates the rich, flavorful experience of Olive Garden’s Chicken Scampi and is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Enjoy pairing it with a light salad and garlic bread to complete the dining experience!