Description
Olive Garden’s legendary Chicken Alfredo brings creamy Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with restaurant-quality pasta and rich, velvety sauce. Homemade pasta perfection awaits when you recreate this classic dish that delivers luxurious flavors and satisfying warmth in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
Pasta:
- 1 pound (1 lb) fettuccine pasta
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (0.5 cups) unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, ensuring pasta is tender yet firm. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a smooth melting base for the sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic to the butter, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until aromatic and lightly golden, releasing its rich flavor profile.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes, creating a luxurious sauce foundation.
- Gradually incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall taste.
- Carefully fold cooked chicken slices into the alfredo sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the velvety mixture.
- Add prepared fettuccine to the skillet, delicately tossing the pasta to completely integrate it with the sauce and chicken.
- Transfer the chicken alfredo to serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of sauce and ingredients. Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley on top for a vibrant garnish and added freshness.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and the sauce maintains its creamy texture.
Notes
- Cook fettuccine al dente to maintain a slight firmness, preventing a mushy texture and ensuring the pasta holds the creamy sauce beautifully.
- Mince garlic finely and avoid burning to prevent a bitter taste, releasing its aromatic flavors gently in butter.
- Whisk Parmesan cheese slowly into the cream to create a silky, lump-free sauce that coats pasta evenly.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories, and use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1048 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 45 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg