Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Description
The Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo recipe features breaded chicken breasts coated twice in a seasoned mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs, parmesan, flour, garlic powder, and paprika, then pan-fried in butter and olive oil until cooked through. Fettuccine pasta is cooked and reserved pasta water is used to adjust the homemade Alfredo sauce, which is prepared by making a roux with butter, garlic, and flour and then whisking in milk and parmesan cheese until creamy and smooth. The result is a satisfying dish with a crisp chicken exterior and a luscious sauce coating the noodles. The freshly chopped parsley on top adds a subtle herbaceous note and visual appeal.
This dish can be served as a hearty dinner offering with simple sides or salad. It highlights a classic pairing of chicken with Alfredo sauce and pasta, delivering a pleasant balance of textures from the crunchy chicken to the silky sauce and tender noodles.
The notes recommend using at least 2 percent or whole milk for richer sauce, as well as freshly grated parmesan cheese for optimal flavor, but pre-grated options from a shaker container also work well for this recipe.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
- 2 egg + 2 tablespoons water, large
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fettuccine noodles
- parsley for topping, freshly chopped
Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk see note
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1-1 ½ cups water reserved pasta water
- ⅓-½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- In a wide, shallow dish stir together breadcrumbs, parmesan, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a second wide, shallow dish whisk together eggs and water.
- Toss chicken in the flour/breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, and then a second time in the flour/breadcrumbs to give it a really good coating.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in oil. Add the coated chicken and cook on for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
Prepare the Sauce
- Cook fettuccine noodles according to package's directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water and cover pasta to keep warm until ready to serve.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic for 1 minute til fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and garlic and stir until a paste forms.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in more pasta water as needed to rich a smooth, pourable sauce. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
- Slice chicken and serve with fettuccine noodles and prepared sauce. Garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use at least 2% or whole milk to achieve a richer Alfredo sauce; avoid skim milk for best results.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is recommended, though pre-grated cheese from a shaker can be used for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 778mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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