Description
Olive Garden’s chicken alfredo recipe brings creamy pasta perfection to home kitchens with classic Italian-American comfort. Homemade sauce and tender chicken create a delightful meal you can easily prepare and savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) fettuccine pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine until perfectly tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and slice into thin, elegant strips for later serving.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter, releasing its rich, nutty aroma. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring consistently to create a smooth, velvety base. Allow sauce to simmer for 4-5 minutes, developing depth of flavor.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese and a delicate whisper of nutmeg, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Fold the perfectly cooked fettuccine into the Alfredo sauce, ensuring each strand is lavishly coated with the decadent cream sauce.
- Artfully arrange pasta on serving plates, crown with the golden-seared chicken strips, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly al dente pasta by tasting a strand 1-2 minutes before package recommended cooking time.
- Prevent bland chicken by generously seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional Italian herbs for extra flavor boost.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for richer, more authentic sauce texture and taste.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version, adjusting cooking time to maintain sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 697 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg