Description
Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is a delectable Italian-American classic that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home kitchen. This creamy dish features tender, seasoned chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, all served over perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. In just under 30 minutes, you can recreate this comforting favorite that promises to delight family and friends alike. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this easy recipe will transform your table into an Italian eatery, complete with rich flavors and mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Slice chicken and serve atop the creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg