Description

This Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Copycat features creamy Alfredo sauce poured over fettuccine pasta and juicy chicken, making it a delightful comfort food that’s easy to prepare for a weeknight meal or gathering.

Ingredients

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12 ounce fettuccine pasta dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup unsalted butter
2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper divided
4 cloves garlic very finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/3 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese add extra for topping if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions.
Drain the pasta and set aside in a colander, optionally adding some olive oil to prevent sticking.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and 1/4 cup of butter in a skillet over high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 5 more minutes until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from the pan and cover with foil.
For the sauce, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Lower heat, stir in a bit of salt and pepper, then add flour, mixing quickly until it forms a paste.
Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth.
Cook the sauce until steaming and thickened, then stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed and remove from heat.
When ready to serve, slice the chicken into strips, combine with the pasta in serving bowls, and generously drizzle Alfredo sauce on top.
Garnish with chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For creamier sauce, adjust the amount of heavy cream to your taste.
You can add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 120mg