Name: Olive Garden Spicy Calabrian Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/2 cup Calabrian chili paste; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 1/4 cup Chicken broth; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley-chopped

Recipe tier

A simplified version of Olive Garden's Spicy Calabrian Chicken, made with readily available ingredients. It delivers a flavorful kick without requiring specialized items.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 13

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Italian seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
cup 120 mL Calabrian chili paste
cup 120 mL Heavy cream
cup 60 mL Chicken broth
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon juice
tsp 1.25 mL Red pepper flakes
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Fresh parsley-chopped

Equipment

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Instructions

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Season Chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Remove Chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add Garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in Calabrian chili paste, Heavy cream, Chicken broth, Lemon juice, and Red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return Chicken to the skillet and coat with Sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with Fresh parsley before serving.