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Creamy Olive Garden Loaded Chicken Alfredo Copycat Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy copycat of Olive Garden’s loaded chicken alfredo featuring a rich, creamy sauce with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. Perfect for cozy nights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces (225 g) fettuccine pasta
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water. (Approx. 12 minutes)
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from pan and let rest. (Approx. 15 minutes)
  4. In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving a small amount of bacon fat in skillet. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Slowly pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick. (Approx. 8-10 minutes)
  6. Slice rested chicken thinly. Add cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and crispy bacon to skillet with sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly and heat through for 2 minutes. (Approx. 3 minutes)
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions and fresh parsley on top. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. (Approx. 2 minutes)

Notes

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Stir sauce gently over moderate heat to avoid curdling. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan cream cheese. Bacon can be substituted with sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.

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