Grilled Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo sauce is spooned over tender pasta and topped with seasoned grilled chicken. It's an easy, quick meal that everyone will love. This Olive Garden copycat is WAY better than the original!

Course Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

Calories 918kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breasts seasoned and grilled
24 ounces pasta
⅓ cup butter
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder
¼ cup basil or spinach optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until a la dente (or done the way you like it).
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
Add the Parmesan to a large bowl.
Melt the butter in a medium, heavy skillet over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted turn the heat down to medium low.
Add the cream and cream cheese.
Stir constantly until it gets smooth and thickens (just a few minutes).
The sauce is ready when you can pull the back of a serving spoon through it and it leaves a trail.
Pour the sauce over the Parmesan, let stand a few minutes, and then stir until smooth.
Taste and add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder as needed.
Add the pasta to a serving bowl or platter.
Pour the reserved pasta water over it and mix in.
Stir to combine.
Top with the chicken and chopped basil.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Don't ever let the sauce boil - it will separate.
Make this super fast with rotisserie or grilled chicken breast from the store.
I like to grill a lot of chicken when we're grilling and freeze it for later. It makes this dish go together super fast.
Marinating the chicken for this Alfredo gives it more flavor (but it's not required). 30 minutes in zesty Italian dressing works great!
Alfredo sauce tends to "break" when it's warmed up. Best to make it and eat it right then.
Add spinach or broccoli if you like.
Serve with a warm baguette and a salad. Quick, easy perfection!

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