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Chicken Scampi

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi

$61.99 4,190 cal Classic EntréesFamily-Style MealsCatering

Includes: A pan of bell peppers and red onions sautéed with chicken tenderloins in a creamy scampi sauce. Served over angel hair pasta. Add Salad Or Soup And Breadsticks To Your Catering Pan To Complete Your Meal
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About This Dish

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi is one of the most distinctive dishes on the catering menu, priced at $61.99 for a pan serving 4 to 6 guests and totaling 4,190 calories. The dish combines chicken tenderloins with sauteed bell peppers and red onions in a creamy scampi sauce served over angel hair pasta. The scampi sauce at Olive Garden is a garlic-forward cream sauce with white wine notes that differs from both the traditional butter-lemon shrimp scampi and the Alfredo cream sauce, occupying a flavor profile that bridges the two. The angel hair pasta provides a delicate texture that absorbs the scampi sauce more efficiently than thicker pasta shapes.

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi delivers 178 grams of fat and 9,900 milligrams of sodium per full pan. At $61.99 it is mid-range in the Classic Entrées catering lineup. The combination of colorful bell peppers and red onions gives the dish a visual appeal and a slight sweetness that balances the richness of the cream sauce. This dish is ideal for groups who want something more nuanced than a straight Alfredo but still want the comfort of a cream-based pasta. Pairs well with the Famous House Salad and breadsticks to complete the catering meal.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

4190 Calories
178g Total Fat
9900mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Easy

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi occupies a unique space on the menu because the scampi sauce is neither a traditional butter-lemon garlic sauce nor a pure Alfredo cream. It is a hybrid: garlic-forward and cream-enriched with white wine acidity that keeps the dish from feeling as heavy as a straight Alfredo. This balance is what makes Olive Garden Chicken Scampi copycat recipes so frequently searched, as home cooks want to replicate that specific flavor profile.

The secret to the copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi sauce is using both white wine and a small amount of chicken broth to build the liquid base before adding cream. This creates the brightness and depth that pure cream sauces lack. The bell peppers and red onion are another key element, providing natural sweetness and color that transform this from a plain pasta dish into something visually and culinarily interesting.

Ingredients

4 servings

Chicken and Vegetables

Scampi Sauce

Pasta

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken tenderloins with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

    8 min

  2. In the same skillet, add bell peppers and red onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside with the chicken.

    5 min

  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, add garlic, and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.

    2 min

    Deglaze immediately after the garlic becomes fragrant. Garlic burns in under 90 seconds on medium heat and will turn bitter.

  4. Pour in white wine and chicken broth. Increase heat and let the liquid reduce by half, about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

    4 min

  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.

    4 min

  6. Cook angel hair pasta in heavily salted water for 2 to 3 minutes until al dente. Drain and add directly to the sauce. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan and toss everything together.

    5 min

    Angel hair cooks in 2 to 3 minutes and continues cooking from residual heat. Add it to the sauce just before you think it is fully done.

Pro Tips

  • Do not skip the white wine. It provides the acidity that separates scampi sauce from plain Alfredo. A dry Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc works well.
  • Slice the bell peppers into thin strips, not chunks. Thin strips cook evenly in the same time as the onion and maintain a slight bite in the finished dish.
  • Angel hair pairs specifically with this lighter sauce because it absorbs flavors quickly without dominating. Using fettuccine or spaghetti changes both the timing and the final texture.

Variations

Shrimp Scampi

Replace chicken tenderloins with 1 lb of large peeled shrimp. Cook shrimp for 90 seconds per side over high heat before setting aside with the vegetables.

Lemon Butter Scampi

Add the juice of 1 lemon and 2 additional tablespoons of butter to the finished sauce for a brighter, more traditional scampi flavor profile.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve immediately while the angel hair is still loose and the sauce is glossy
  • Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley
  • A crisp house salad dressed with Italian dressing balances the cream sauce
  • Pair with a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio for the classic Italian combination
  • Garlic bread or breadsticks for dipping into the remaining scampi sauce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi is priced at $61.99 for a catering pan serving 4 to 6 people. Individual dine-in portions are available at a lower price point. Prices in New York, Alaska, and California vary slightly from the standard menu price.
The full catering pan of Olive Garden Chicken Scampi contains 4,190 calories. It delivers 178 grams of fat and 9,900 milligrams of sodium. Divided among 6 servings, each portion comes to approximately 698 calories.
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi includes chicken tenderloins with sauteed bell peppers and red onions in a creamy garlic scampi sauce served over angel hair pasta. The scampi sauce is a garlic-cream sauce with white wine notes, distinct from both traditional butter-lemon scampi and Alfredo dishes.
Saute sliced bell peppers and red onion in olive oil until softened. Add chicken tenderloins and cook until golden. Deglaze with white wine, then add garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then toss with cooked angel hair pasta. The whole recipe takes about 30 minutes.
No, Olive Garden Chicken Scampi is not gluten free. The angel hair pasta contains wheat flour, and the sauce preparation involves standard thickening techniques that include flour. Guests with gluten sensitivity should consult Olive Garden's gluten-sensitive menu for alternative options.