Best 6 Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipes

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Craving the rich and flavorful taste of Olive Garden's chicken Alfredo but prefer the comfort of cooking at home? Our comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind this classic dish. Discover the art of creating a creamy and velvety Alfredo sauce, mastering the perfect cooking techniques for tender and juicy chicken, and selecting the ideal pasta to complement the flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a homemade version that rivals the Olive Garden experience, turning your kitchen into a culinary haven of Italian delight.

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COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN™ CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Break out the breadsticks and get your pasta bowls ready, because this recipe tastes just like your favorite restaurant-style chicken alfredo. A big pot of creamy fettuccine-enough to serve the whole family-made for a smidgen of the price of one plate? Consider this recipe your new weeknight favorite.

Provided by Brooke McLay

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons butter
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, divided
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for topping if desired
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • Add olive oil to a cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter to hot pan, then quickly add chicken breasts to the pan, seasoning with 1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
  • Cook chicken breasts until golden on first side, then flip over. Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium, cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 to 7 minutes on the second side. Place on a plate and cover with foil until cool enough to slice into strips.
  • In a large, deep-sided skillet, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add garlic to pan, cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Whisk flour into butter, stirring until no chunks remain. Slowly whisk in cream.
  • Continue to cook just until sauce is steaming and slightly thickened. Whisk 1/2 cup Parmesan into sauce, stirring until smooth. Remove pan from heat and cover until ready to serve.
  • To serve, place pasta in a serving bowl or on plates. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with parsley and top with additional Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1100, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 325 mg, Fat 13 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 44 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1570 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE



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This is one of the best recipes to make your own version of Olive Garden's famous Alfredo sauce. This recipe is for a large dinner party. Please feel free to scale the recipe down for a small family. Note: Make sure you whisk in the flour early while you are melting the butter with the garlic to avoid a "floury" flavor. The flour is important to avoid a thin sauce. This sauce is very versatile. Add grilled marinated chicken for a great Chicken Alfredo. Add sautéed shrimp and scallops with Old Bay Seasoning, white wine, shrimp stock, and chopped green onions for Seafood Alfredo. Extra sauce can be frozen for later use.

Provided by Jeremiah Comer

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts heavy cream
1 lb butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces Fontina cheese
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

  • On medium heat, add butter, garlic, and flour until butter is melted. Do not brown garlic.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream until hot.
  • Slowly add the freshly grated cheeses into the hot cream mixture. Finally add the salt and pepper. Stir often to make sure no cheese settles at the bottom.
  • Simmer until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Do not let this sauce boil, or it will begin to separate and the cheeses will become grainy.
  • Serve with pasta and garnish with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (used by restaurant), if desired.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by DeBruynC1

Number Of Ingredients 13

SAUCE:
1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cut into chunks
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh whole milk
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon white pepper
PASTA:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/3-inch strips
1 package fettucine noodles, fresh if you can get it
1 or 2 pinches garlic powder
1 or 2 pinches parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Extra virgin olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and drizzle with olive oil to keep from sticking. Place large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil. When pan is nice and hot, add chicken strips. Reduce heat to medium and saute chicken until it turns white. Add more olive oil, as needed. Remove chicken from pan, then return glistening pan to medium heat. Add butter and cream cheese to pan, stirring constantly until well melted. Once melted, add milk a little at a time, stirring constantly. If milk begins to boil, reduce heat. Continue stirring and add parmesan and black pepper. Finally, add chicken and pasta to the sauce and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and very hot.

BETTER-THAN-OLIVE GARDEN® ALFREDO SAUCE



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Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!

Provided by str0ngwarri0r

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE



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This copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe tastes just like you're eating at the restaurant - but at a fraction of the price!

Provided by Amber Bracegirdle

Categories     Copycat

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping, if required
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package and drain well. Heat the olive oil in a grill pan over a high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter, then the chicken breasts, seasoning them with 1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Cook the chicken breasts until golden on one side, then turn over. Cover the pan and lower the heat to medium. Continue to cook for around 5 to 7 mins more, until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Slice the chicken, set aside and cover with foil. Melt the rest of the butter in a deep-sided skillet over a medium heat. Add the garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with the rest of the salt and pepper. Carefully whisk the flour into the butter, stirring well until smooth. Whisk the heavy cream in slowly. Continue to cook until the sauce is hot through and thickened slightly. Whisk the parmesan cheese into sauce, stirring until smooth. Put the pasta into serving bowls and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnsih with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 1213 calories, Fat 79 g, Carbohydrate 78 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 45 g, Sodium 1804 mg, Sugar 0 g

OLIVE GARDEN GRILLED CHICKEN AND ALFREDO SAUCE



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Make and share this Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pickman

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces dry pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush with oil and then season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill 5 to 7 minutes on the first side and then flip the chicken over and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Prepare the Alfredo sauce by combining the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not let the mixture come to a boil, but heat until small bubbles begin to form. Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk quickly. Add the garlic powder and continue to whisk. The sauce will thicken after a minute or two.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips. Serve by placing half the pasta on each plate, then topping it with sauce and a sliced chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2047.9, Fat 160.9, SaturatedFat 93.1, Cholesterol 562.9, Sodium 976.2, Carbohydrate 92.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 60.1

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Tips:

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** Fresh chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish. - **Season your chicken generously:** Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper to season your chicken. This will help to bring out the flavor of the meat. - **Cook your chicken over medium heat:** This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming dry. - **Don't overcook your chicken:** Overcooked chicken is tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is cooked through. - **Use a good quality Alfredo sauce:** You can either make your own Alfredo sauce or use a store-bought sauce. If you are using a store-bought sauce, be sure to choose one that is made with real cream and Parmesan cheese. - **Serve your Chicken Alfredo immediately:** This dish is best served immediately after it is made. ###

Conclusion:

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a dish that tastes just like the one from your favorite restaurant. So gather your ingredients and get started today!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Season your chicken generously: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper to season your chicken. This will help to bring out the flavor of the meat.
  • Cook your chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from becoming dry.
  • Don't overcook your chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is cooked through.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce: You can either make your own Alfredo sauce or use a store-bought sauce. If you are using a store-bought sauce, be sure to choose one that is made with real cream and Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve your Chicken Alfredo immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a dish that tastes just like the one from your favorite restaurant. So gather your ingredients and get started today!

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