Golden sautéed chicken, sweet bell peppers, garlicky cream sauce, and twirly angel hair pasta—this homemade Olive Garden Chicken Scampi brings comfort food charm with a restaurant-worthy twist. It’s savory, aromatic, and perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
1lb(450g)chicken tenderloinsor boneless skinless breasts, sliced thin if using breasts
1/2cup(65g)all-purpose flour
1tspItalian seasoning
3/4tsp(3.5g)kosher salt
1/2tsp(1.5g)black pepper
3tbsp(45ml)olive oildivided
For the Pasta and Sauce
8oz(225g)angel hair pasta
1red bell peppersliced
1yellow bell peppersliced
1green bell peppersliced
1small(1)red onionthinly sliced
4clovesgarlicminced
2tbsp(28g)unsalted butter
1/3cup(80ml)dry white winesuch as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
1/3cup(80ml)chicken brothpreferably low sodium
1/2cup(120ml)heavy cream
1/2cup(50g)freshly grated Parmesan cheeseplus more for serving
fresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Equipment
Large skillet
Large pot
Tongs
wooden spoon
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Instructions
Pat chicken dry. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Wipe skillet clean if needed. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté bell peppers and red onion for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still vibrant.
Add the butter and garlic. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the wine and scrape any bits off the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until reduced by half, then add the chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook gently until warmed through, then turn off the heat. Toss in the Parmesan, stirring until creamy and melted.
Add the cooked angel hair pasta and toss until well coated. Use reserved pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce.
Transfer pasta to serving bowls or plates. Top with sautéed chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to refresh the sauce. Freeze in individual portions if needed, but note the sauce may separate slightly; reheating on the stove with extra cream or broth will help.Variations: Use boneless thighs for richer flavor, swap the cream for a wine-only sauce, use pasta of choice, or add mushrooms, spinach, or snap peas. For a non-wine version, use extra chicken broth and a squeeze of lemon.