Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 14.5 oz penne pasta; 1 cup pasta water*; 1 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small white onion; 1 tbsp minced garlic; ⅔ cup Olive Garden Light Italian Dresssing; 2 tbsp Italian seasoning packet mix; ½ cup Shaved parmesan; 6-8 fresh basil leaves; 4 oz ⅓ fat cream cheese; ½ cup light butter

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
849 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ava Cruz

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In your home you may not have all you can eat salad and Olive Garden breadsticks, but you can have this amazing Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe. Onion, garlic, and italian seasonings mixed with rich and smooth creamy cheese cover penne noodles with perfectly tender chicken on top. Mmm Mmm delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

14.5 oz penne pasta I used Barilla Protein+
1 cup pasta water*
1 lbs boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
⅔ cup Olive Garden Light Italian Dresssing
2 tbsp Italian seasoning packet mix
½ cup Shaved parmesan
6-8 fresh basil leaves
4 oz ⅓ fat cream cheese
½ cup light butter

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Instructions

In a stove pot (I use my OurPlace Always Pan which is deeper than a traditional skillet), boil water for noodles. Once the water is boiling, add in some salt and the penne. Cook according to package directions.
Save at least 1 cup of pasta water and set aside, then strain the pasta. Do not rinse and try to keep the pasta warm (in a bowl with a lid).
In the same stove pot/skillet, add the olive oil. Allow it to heat until fragrant. Spread around in the pan so it’s evenly coated. Add the chicken tenders, minced garlic, and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, flipping the chicken half way through.
Pour the Olive Garden Dressing into the pan with the chicken. Cover and allow the chicken to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Use tongs or a fork to remove the cooked chicken from the pan dice into bite size pieces.
Without cleaning the pan, add the cooked pasta back into the warm pan/pot and turn the heat to medium-low.
Whisk in cream cheese cubes, light butter, Italian seasoning, and fresh parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is combined. If its thick, add 2 tablespoons of pasta water at a time until sauce-like consistency is reached.
Top the pasta with the diced chicken, basil, and more shaved parm if desired. Add a crack of black pepper, serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

*You may not need all, or even any pasta water depending how thick your sauce is, but be sure to save it before draining your noodles just incase*
If you have chicken breasts, cook them with the ones you’re using for this recipe! This is an easy way to meal prep additional, flavorful and tender chicken breasts.
This dish holds up great as leftovers! It will last a good 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds until warm throughout.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 849kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 1521mg (63%) Potassium 965mg (28%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 849 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	849kcal	42%
Carbohydrates	77g	26%
Protein	59g	118%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	158mg	53%
Sodium	1521mg	63%
Potassium	965mg	21%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	10g	20%