This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi dish is the epitome of comfort food. Look no further for an appetizing weeknight meal that the whole family can create in the kitchen together. Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers to enhance this delicious pasta dish.
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
Ingredients
- 11 oz Spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided
- ½ Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- ½ teaspoon Basil, dried
- 1 cup White Wine
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Tenderloins
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Lemon, juiced
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, shaved and divided
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add two tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet.
- Toss in the sliced onion and sauté until softened.
- Transfer onions onto a small plate and add the remaining butter to the skillet.
- Whisk in two tablespoons of flour followed by the minced garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth and wine, then season with oregano and basil.
- Let the sauce simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, draining it two minutes before the time indicated on the package.
- While you’re waiting on the pasta, season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper and coat them in the remaining flour.
- In a separate pan, heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add in chicken tenderloins and cook on both sides for 5 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream and lemon juice into the previously prepared sauce. Add in Parmigiano cheese and stir well to combine.
- Add chicken tenderloins, pasta, and onions to the sauce.
- Toss in the pasta and serve.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- For a baked version, transfer everything into greased baking dish and top it with a breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes.
- You can use angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 908kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 3mg
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