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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi (Keto & Low-Carb)

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This Chicken Scampi features juicy sautéed chicken, bell peppers, and a rich garlic butter sauce—served over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of pasta for a delicious low-carb twist!

 

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Scampi Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Veggies & Keto Pasta Alternative:

  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, spiralized (or 2 cups spaghetti squash, cooked)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Veggies

In the same skillet, add bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Scampi Sauce

Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 4: Combine & Serve

Add the chicken and peppers back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

Gently mix in zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash and let warm for 1-2 minutes.

Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley. Enjoy!

 

Notes

  • Not a fan of zucchini noodles? Try shirataki noodles or palmini pasta for a different low-carb option.
  • Want it cheesier? Add an extra ¼ cup of Parmesan for a richer sauce.
  • Make it spicier! Increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce

Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/copycat-olive-garden-chicken-scampi-keto-low-carb/