Description
Olive Garden’s Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken delivers a luxurious Italian-inspired pasta experience that blends rich cheese sauce and tender chicken. Creamy tortelloni nestled with perfectly grilled chicken create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb cheese tortelloni
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil, ensuring even coating for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 400°F), preparing for perfect chicken sear.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, creating beautiful char marks and locking in juices.
- Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, diagonal strips.
- Bring large pot of salted water to rolling boil, preparing to cook tortelloni until al dente, approximately 8-9 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, craft luxurious alfredo sauce by melting butter in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Mince garlic finely and sauté in melted butter until fragrant and translucent, releasing aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into butter-garlic mixture, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate parmesan and asiago cheeses, whisking until sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
- Drain tortelloni, reserving small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Fold tortelloni into warm cheese sauce, ensuring complete and elegant coating.
- Transfer pasta to serving platter, artfully arranging sliced grilled chicken on top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding vibrant color and herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains creamy and chicken maintains optimal temperature.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help seasoning adhere better and create perfect golden-brown sear.
- Use meat thermometer for precise doneness, avoiding overcooking that leads to tough chicken texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter alfredo sauce version.
- Add red pepper flakes for subtle heat if desiring extra flavor complexity.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can replace parsley for alternative aromatic garnish.
- Allow alfredo sauce to simmer gently, preventing separation and maintaining silky consistency.
- Reserve pasta water helps adjust sauce thickness if needed, preventing dry or clumpy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 860
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg