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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Cozy Real Better Than Takeout

Creamy Copycat Chicken Alfredo recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo offers a rich creamy sauce and tender chicken that makes an easy dinner perfect for weeknight or family meals. Enjoy creamy chicken alfredo with a homemade alfredo sauce that tastes better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces fettucine
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup plus more for passing grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettucine in salted water as directed on the package and drain it well.
  2. Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season them liberally with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken without moving them until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and add 2 tablespoons of butter, cooking another 5 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F, then remove and let rest for 7 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  5. In a clean large skillet, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat and sauté the minced garlic until it becomes fragrant, about one minute.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the butter mixture and cook while whisking continuously for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  7. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and whole milk until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Return the pan to medium-low heat, add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and white pepper, and simmer gently until the cheese melts.
  9. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, allowing the pasta to absorb the sauce as it sits.
  10. Plate the pasta, place the sliced chicken on top, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and offer extra Parmesan for serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to let your cooked chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender
  • Toast the flour in the butter and garlic for just a minute and remove from heat to avoid browning and to eliminate raw flour taste, ensuring a smooth white roux

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