Description
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and indulgent pasta dish that brings the taste of Italy to your home. This delightful recipe features tender, juicy chicken breast served over fettuccine pasta and enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, fresh garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable—add your favorite vegetables or switch chicken for shrimp to suit your taste. Each bite delivers a comforting blend of flavors that will make you feel like you’re dining at a cozy Italian restaurant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on each side (6-7 minutes per side) or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Add cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked fettuccine in the sauce, then add sliced chicken on top.
- Serve: Garnish with more Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of total recipe)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg