Olive Garden Alfredo Fettuccine -

Olive Garden Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast (2 large pieces, halved horizontally)

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp butter

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp lemon pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp dried basil

¼ tsp black pepper

For the Sauce & Pasta:

1 lb fettuccine pasta

6 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp minced garlic

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

1½ tsp Italian seasoning

½ cup reserved pasta water

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 tbsp cream cheese

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken:

Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, and Italian seasoning.

Cook the chicken:

Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest, then slice.

Make the sauce:

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Adjust consistency:

Add reserved pasta water gradually and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

Cook the pasta:

Boil fettuccine according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

Combine:

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Mix in more Parmesan if desired.

Finish:

Add sliced chicken on top or mix into the pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.