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Updated October 14, 2026
Chicken Alfredo

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo

$20.79 1,480 cal - 1,710 cal Classic EntréesAmazing Alfredos!

Creamy alfredo sauce made from scratch with ingredients like parmesan, cream, garlic and butter, served with fettuccine pasta and topped with sliced grilled chicken.

4.7 · 23 ratings
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About This Dish

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is the best-known plate on the Classic Entrées menu, priced at $20.79 for the dinner portion with 1,480 to 1,710 calories depending on how it is finished. Sliced grilled chicken breast, seasoned with Italian herbs, sits on a bed of fettuccine tossed in the Alfredo sauce the restaurant makes from scratch every morning with parmesan, cream, garlic and butter. The sauce is the reason the dish outsells almost everything else: it is rich without being gluey, and it clings to the wide noodles instead of pooling on the plate. Every dine-in order comes with unlimited breadsticks and a choice of soup or salad.

There is no lunch-sized or lighter version of Chicken Alfredo; the way to spend less is to order the plain Fettuccine Alfredo ($16.99) and add grilled chicken as a topping. What you can change is the sauce: Olive Garden now lets you substitute the new Spicy Alfredo at no charge, which is where the upper end of the calorie range comes from. Broccoli, mushrooms, extra chicken or crispy shrimp can be added for a fee. If you are feeding a group, the same dish is sold as a family-size pan that serves 4 to 6 for $64.99, and as a Family-Style Chicken Alfredo Bundle with salad and a dozen breadsticks for $79.49.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo at Home?

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min Easy

Olive Garden's Chicken Alfredo is one of the most popular items on the menu, and for good reason. The combination of tender grilled chicken, rich parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine creates a dish that keeps customers coming back. This copycat version captures that same flavor profile using ingredients you can find at any grocery store.

The secret to nailing this recipe is all in the sauce. Using freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano instead of pre-shredded cheese gives you the smooth, creamy texture that Olive Garden is known for. Letting the cream reduce properly and finishing with a touch of nutmeg elevates the dish from good to restaurant quality.

Ingredients

4 servings

Pasta

Sauce

Chicken

Garnish

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.

    2 min

  2. Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Set aside to rest.

    14 min

    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This keeps the juices inside.

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

    10 min

  4. In the same skillet (wiped clean), melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for 60 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it brown.

    2 min

  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken.

    4 min

    Keep the heat at medium-low. Boiling the cream too fast will cause it to break.

  6. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a handful at a time, until melted and smooth. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

    2 min

  7. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss until every strand is coated. Slice the rested chicken and arrange on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan.

    2 min

Pro Tips

  • Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, not pre-shredded. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent a smooth sauce.
  • Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining. If your sauce gets too thick, add a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
  • For the best chicken texture, pound the breasts to an even thickness before seasoning. This ensures they cook evenly.

Variations

Shrimp Alfredo

Replace the chicken with 1 lb of large peeled shrimp. Saute in butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Lighter Version

Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half and reduce the butter to 2 tablespoons. Use a bit of pasta water to achieve the right consistency.

Veggie Alfredo

Skip the chicken entirely. Add 2 cups of steamed broccoli florets and a handful of sun-dried tomatoes to the finished pasta.

Serving Ideas

  • Pair with Olive Garden's famous unlimited breadsticks for the complete restaurant experience
  • Add a side Caesar salad or house salad for a balanced meal
  • Serve alongside roasted asparagus or steamed green beans
  • Pair with a glass of Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
  • Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken Alfredo is $20.79 for a single dinner portion, which includes unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad when you dine in. Prices vary slightly in New York, Alaska and California. A family-size pan that serves 4 to 6 is $64.99, and the Family-Style Chicken Alfredo Bundle with salad and breadsticks is $79.49.
The dinner portion has between 1,480 and 1,710 calories. The lower figure is the standard plate; the higher figure applies when the sauce is switched to Spicy Alfredo or toppings are added. Most of the calories come from the cream and parmesan in the sauce rather than the chicken.
Fettuccine pasta, grilled chicken breast seasoned with Italian herbs, and a house-made Alfredo sauce of parmesan, heavy cream, garlic and butter. There is no wine, egg or flour in the sauce; it thickens by reducing the cream and melting in the cheese.
Not as a lunch or lighter portion. The closest option is Fettuccine Alfredo, which is $16.99 for dinner, $13.49 as a Lighter Portion and $11.49 at lunch, with grilled chicken added as a topping. The Spicy Alfredo substitution on the regular Chicken Alfredo is free.
Grill Italian-seasoned chicken breasts, reduce heavy cream with butter and garlic, stir in freshly grated parmesan off the heat, and toss with hot fettuccine before topping with the sliced chicken. The full recipe on this page takes about 40 minutes; grating the cheese yourself is the one step that matters most.

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