Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

Step 1

Boil pasta until al dente (2-3 minutes)

Step 2

Place flour in a shallow dish and season with 1 Tbsp Salt and 1 Tbsp pepper and stir

Step 3

Dredge chicken in flour.

Step 4

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet.

Step 5

Place chicken in skillet and cook over medium high heat for 2-4 minutes. Flip and cook for 2-4 more minutes. Remove to a plate.

Step 6

Add 4 tbsp butter to skillet and scrape put the brown bits from the chicken.

Step 7

Add peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.

Step 8

Add cream, wine, broth, garlic cloves, lemon zest & juice. Bring to a simmer.

Step 9

As it simmers and reduces – add cheese – grate right into pan a few tablespoons at a time and whisk into sauce.

Step 10

Cook down to about 1/2 the volume and whisk in remainder of cheese. Taste it – see how you like it!

Step 11

Add chicken, veggies and pasta tossing to coat well. Season with salt and parsley