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Easy Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo

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A simple yet delicious Chicken Alfredo recipe that recreates the comforting flavors of Olive Garden at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Extra grated Parmesan
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet with olive oil and butter until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
  2. Sauté the garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  3. Create the creamy sauce by adding butter and cream, stirring until combined. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, and white pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  5. Cook the fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  6. Combine sliced chicken with the pasta and Alfredo sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  7. Plate the dish, garnishing with Parmesan, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and Caesar salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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