Description
This copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe is easy and delicious, featuring tender chicken and pasta in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- If using, add white wine to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add the cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute other types of pasta like penne or rigatoni.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Parmesan cheese to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, chicken pasta, copycat recipe, creamy pasta, Italian-American food