Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Olive Garden’s Chicken Alfredo is a rich, creamy indulgence of tender grilled chicken over fettuccine, bathed in a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce that clings to every bite like comfort itself.
Make our Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Chicken Alfredo will taste just like Olive Garden.

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Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo
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Olive Garden
Olive Garden is a popular Italian-American casual dining restaurant chain. Founded in 1982, it has since grown to become one of the largest Italian restaurant chains in the United States, with hundreds of locations across the country. The restaurant prides itself on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, often featuring Tuscan-inspired decor and attentive service.
Olive Garden’s menu includes a wide variety of Italian dishes, such as pasta, pizzas, salads and traditional Italian entrees. One of its signature offerings is unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks, which has become a customer favorite. The restaurant is also known for its diverse wine selection and signature cocktails.
Chicken Alfredo: A Creamy Classic with Global Appeal
Chicken Alfredo is a beloved pasta dish known for its rich, creamy sauce and comforting flavor, combining fettuccine noodles with tender slices of chicken in a velvety blend of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. While the dish feels quintessentially Italian-American, its roots trace back to Rome, where Alfredo di Lelio created “Fettuccine Alfredo” in the early 20th century. His original version, simply made with butter and Parmesan, was later adapted in the United States with the addition of heavy cream, giving rise to the creamier style Americans recognize today.
The addition of grilled or pan-seared chicken came as the dish gained popularity in North America, especially in casual dining restaurants during the late 20th century. Today, Chicken Alfredo is a staple of Italian-American cuisine, celebrated for its indulgent nature and crowd-pleasing appeal. Its creamy texture, mild flavor, and heartiness have made it a go-to dish for both restaurant menus and home kitchens.
Olive Garden helped bring Chicken Alfredo into the mainstream dining spotlight, with its signature version becoming one of the chain’s most popular entrees. It’s also widely available at chains like Carrabba’s, Maggiano’s, and even upscale steakhouses, each with its own twist—whether that’s blackened chicken, garlic-roasted cream, or additions like broccoli or mushrooms.
The dish is particularly popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where comfort food and pasta-based entrees are mainstays. It’s also a frequent sight in frozen food aisles and meal kit services, thanks to its simplicity and broad appeal. While traditionalists may prefer the original Roman version, Chicken Alfredo’s creamy, cheesy charm ensures it remains a favorite in homes and restaurants around the world. Whether served in a rustic trattoria or a family chain restaurant, it’s a dish that rarely disappoints.
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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Olive Garden’s Alfredo sauce is a rich, creamy blend of butter, heavy cream and Parmesan that clings indulgently to every bite of pasta with its signature velvety smoothness and comforting, savory flavor.
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Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ingredients
- Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce (See "Related Recipes" above for a Link to this Recipe and for a Link to Red Lobster’s Alfredo Sauce, if you'd like to try that one.)
- 8 ounces Fettuccine
- 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Chopped fresh Parsley to serve
- Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce according to the recipe in the Recipe Box above. Set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
- Pound the chicken breasts lightly to even thickness.
- Rub with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken breasts in hot skillet and sear 5 - 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature: 165°F).
- Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Slice chicken across the grain.
- Toss pasta in the sauce and divide among serving plates.
- Top with chicken slices.
- Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot.
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