Description
A recipe for chicken scampi similar to the Olive Garden version, featuring shrimp and chicken in a lemon-garlic butter sauce served over linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside with the chicken.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine (or broth) and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the skillet. Stir in red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce, chicken, and shrimp.
- Stir in fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use more butter.
- You can substitute chicken broth for white wine entirely if you prefer not to use alcohol.
- Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 210
Keywords: chicken scampi, shrimp scampi, linguine, garlic butter sauce, Olive Garden copycat, Italian pasta