Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Alfredo

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Oct. 02, 2013

One of Olive Garden's most popular dishes is their grilled chicken and Alfredo sauce. It is hard to resist this tasty dish. You don't need to leave home to make this one, you can make this recipe at home.

Ingredients

Dry pasta 8 Ounce
To season the chicken breasts
Chicken breasts 2 Medium ((Boneless and skinless))
Olive oil 2 Teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Pepper To Taste
For the alfredo sauce
Heavy cream 2 Cup (32 tbs)
Butter 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) ((1 Stick))
Parmesan cheese 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) , grated ((1/2 to 3/4 cup))
Garlic powder 1/2 Teaspoon (Optional)

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Brush with olive oil and then season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.

MAKING

4. Grill 5 to 7 minutes on the first side and then flip the chicken over and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until cooked through. When done, remove and set aside.

5. Prepare the Alfredo sauce by combining the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not let the mixture come to a boil, but heat until small bubbles begin to form.

6. Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk quickly.

7. Add the garlic powder and continue to whisk. The sauce will thicken after a minute or two.

8. Cut the chicken breasts into strips.

SERVING

9. Serve by placing half the pasta on each plate, then topping it with sauce and a sliced chicken breast.

NOTE

You may saute the chicken breasts on a olive oil greased pan or grill, as desired.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 658Calories from Fat 448

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 51 g78.5%

Saturated Fat 30 g150%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 324 mg13.5%

Total Carbohydrates 30 g10%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 20 g40%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet