Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounce fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
divided
- 3 cloves garlic
very finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
add extra for topping if desired
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
garnish, optional
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a generous amount of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, per the package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, add the olive oil to a cast-iron skillet and set it to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter, then add the chicken and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- 3
Cook the chicken until golden on one side, then flip to cook the other side. Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the pan and leave it to rest.
- 4
While the chicken rests, make the sauce. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large, deep-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until slightly browned and aromatic. Reduce the heat to low and then season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the flour to the skillet and stir until it forms a paste. Then, slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
- 6
Allow the mixture to cook until steaming and slightly thickened. Then add the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and cover.
- 7
When ready to serve, slice the chicken into strips and portion the pasta into bowls. Top it with the chicken and sauce.
- 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of that rich, creamy Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo but don't want to leave your kitchen? This stunning Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo recipe brings the restaurant experience home in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and easy dinner to impress.
What truly sets this Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo apart is how authentically it captures the restaurant's signature richness in mere minutes. The clever combination of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese builds an incredibly decadent sauce that clings perfectly to every strand of fettuccine, ensuring a restaurant-quality experience without the wait. It's designed to be both scrumptious and surprisingly simple to achieve.
Get ready for a truly satisfying meal that delivers on every promise of classic Alfredo. You'll enjoy tender pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast nestled among luscious fettuccine, all coated in a velvety smooth, garlic-infused cream sauce. The finish is savory and comforting, with the rich Parmesan adding a depth of flavor that's both familiar and wonderfully indulgent. This dish promises a decadent dining experience that’s surprisingly easy to create, making it a go-to for weeknights or when entertaining.
While this creamy chicken Alfredo is a masterpiece on its own, you can always customize it slightly. For an even cheesier experience, don't hesitate to add extra grated Parmesan to the finished dish. If you find yourself without fettuccine, a similar long, flat pasta like linguine or tagliatelle would also work beautifully to cradle that rich sauce. A tiny pinch of nutmeg in the sauce can also enhance the creamy flavor, a common trick in many classic Alfredo preparations.
This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is ideal for a cozy family dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal fuss. Serve it simply with additional grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for that elegant restaurant touch.