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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with grilled chicken

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo

A copycat of Olive Garden's Chicken Alfredo - golden seared chicken over fettuccine in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce made from scratch in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fettuccine
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine in salted water according to package directions, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest, then slice.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Whisk in the Parmesan a handful at a time until the sauce is smooth and velvety. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Toss the fettuccine in the sauce, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed. Top with the sliced chicken and serve with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan - pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that keep the sauce from melting smooth. Do not let the cream boil hard or it can separate.