Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo (Better Than The Restaurant!)

There’s nothing quite like sitting down at Olive Garden and twirling your fork through their iconic Chicken Alfredo — ultra-creamy sauce, tender pan-seared chicken, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. But what most people don’t realize is that this dish is incredibly easy to recreate at home. In fact, this version tastes even fresher, uses real ingredients, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to make authentic Alfredo sauce (the way Italian grandmothers do), how to pan-sear chicken so it stays juicy, and how to bring everything together for a truly restaurant-quality dinner.

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⭐ Why This Recipe Works

• Classic Alfredo flavor — real Parmesan, cream, butter
• Pan-seared chicken for big flavor
• Ready in 30 minutes
• Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or meal prep

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

For the Alfredo Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but authentic)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta

• 12 oz fettuccine
• Fresh parsley, chopped

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🍳 Instructions

Step 1 — Cook the chicken

1. Season chicken generously.
2. Heat olive oil; pan-sear chicken until golden and cooked (about 5–7 mins).
3. Let rest, then slice.

Step 2 — Cook the pasta

Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente.

Step 3 — Make the Alfredo sauce

1. Melt butter; add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
2. Add heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
3. Whisk in Parmesan and nutmeg.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4 — Combine & serve

• Toss fettuccine with Alfredo sauce
• Top with sliced chicken
• Garnish with fresh parsley

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🔄 Variations

• Add broccoli or spinach
• Substitute shrimp for chicken
• Use half-and-half for lighter version

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❄️ Storage

• Refrigerate 3–4 days
• Reheat gently with a splash of cream