#chickenscampi

Taste of Italy at home with this delicious Olive Garden Chicken Scampi recipe.

With this tasty recipe, you can make the famous Olive Garden Chicken Scampi at home. In a tasty lemon garlic sauce, tender chicken breasts are cooked just right and served on top of linguine pasta.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup chicken broth. 1/2 cup dry white wine. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. 1 teaspoon lemon zest. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. 1 pound linguine pasta, cooked according to package instructions.

Instructions: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together. Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat. Serve chicken and sauce over cooked linguine pasta. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This is a delicious Instant Pot version of Olive Garden's Chicken Scampi. The chicken is soft and the sauce is creamy with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs. This dish is quick and easy to make for dinner during the week because it cooks perfectly under pressure.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1/4 cup olive oil. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp dried basil. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Salt and black pepper to taste. 1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Set Instant Pot to 'Saute' mode and melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir well. Close the Instant Pot lid, set to 'Sealing', and cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 8 minutes. Once done, perform a quick pressure release and open the lid carefully. Serve the chicken scampi over cooked fettuccine pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes