Description
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo delivers creamy pasta perfection straight from Italian-American kitchens. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create a comforting meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Fat:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Dairy and Sauce Components:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet at medium temperature (around 350°F), carefully searing chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, allowing residual heat to stabilize.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, introducing minced garlic to release aromatic compounds.
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the skillet, creating a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes to develop rich consistency.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to ensure smooth, velvety texture without lumps.
- Simultaneously prepare fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package guidelines, cooking until al dente.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, reserving minimal moisture to help sauce adhere.
- Slice chicken into uniform diagonal strips, maintaining tenderness and presentation.
- Gently fold chicken into the creamy Alfredo sauce, ensuring complete coating.
- Combine pasta with sauce, tossing delicately to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Plate immediately while warm, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for vibrant color and subtle herbaceous note.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior with better browning and crispy texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a more authentic, richer flavor compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick, creating a silky smooth texture that clings perfectly to the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg