Description
This Copycat Olive Garden Scampi Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts, a savory garlic butter sauce, and your choice of pasta. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this easy recipe brings the restaurant’s rich flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cooking:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, and then add chicken broth and cream. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Lemon: Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is creamy and cheese is melted.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook spaghetti or linguine in salted boiling water, drain, and set aside.
- Combine and Serve: Slice chicken and return it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss pasta in the sauce until well-coated.
- Garnish: Top with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken thighs, shrimp, or vegetables can be used instead of chicken breasts.
- To lighten the dish, substitute half-and-half for the cream and reduce butter.
- Customize with your favorite pasta or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
