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Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo

Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni baked in our creamy homemade alfredo with a blend of Italian cheeses and toasted breadcrumbs, topped with grilled chicken. Add Salad Or Soup And Breadsticks To Your Catering Pan To Complete Your Meal

About This Dish

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is one of the most indulgent items in the catering lineup, priced at $70.99 for a pan serving 4 to 6 guests and totaling 7,930 calories. The dish layers Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni with Olive Garden's homemade Alfredo sauce, a blend of Italian cheeses baked over the top, toasted breadcrumbs for textural contrast, and sliced grilled chicken as the final layer. The combination of a filled pasta, a cream-based sauce, two additional cheese layers, and a protein makes this the most complex and filling pasta dish in the catering selection.

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo delivers 523 grams of fat and 14,870 milligrams of sodium per full pan, reflecting the richness of every component. At $70.99 it sits at the higher end of the Classic Entrées catering range but provides a dish that feels premium and satisfying for any group occasion. The baked format means it holds heat well after transport, making it a practical choice for catering pickups. Pairs best with a light house salad to balance the richness of the Alfredo and cheese combination.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

7930 Calories
523g Total Fat
14870mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo at Home?

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min Medium

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo combines three elements that individually require skill but together produce a spectacular baked pasta: filled pasta, a proper Alfredo sauce, and the right baked cheese topping. The dish is frequently searched as a copycat recipe because the combination of textures, from the tender pasta filling to the creamy sauce to the crunchy breadcrumb topping, is difficult to achieve with a single technique.

The approach for this copycat breaks the recipe into manageable steps: prepare the Alfredo sauce, cook the tortelloni, grill the chicken, then assemble and bake. The toasted breadcrumb topping is the detail most home cooks skip, but it is what gives the dish its restaurant-quality contrast of textures. Use panko breadcrumbs toasted in butter and garlic for the best result.

Ingredients

4 servings

Pasta

Alfredo Sauce

Chicken

Cheese Topping and Breadcrumbs

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thin.

    16 min
  2. Cook tortelloni in salted boiling water for 1 minute less than package directions. Drain and set aside.

    8 min
  3. Make Alfredo sauce: melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic for 60 seconds, pour in heavy cream and simmer 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan in batches. Season with salt and pepper.

    8 min

    Take the pan off heat before adding Parmesan. Direct heat breaks the cheese emulsion and produces a grainy sauce.

  4. Toast breadcrumbs: melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, add panko and garlic powder, stir for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.

    4 min
  5. Preheat oven to 375F. Toss cooked tortelloni with Alfredo sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Scatter mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.

    5 min
  6. Arrange sliced chicken over the cheese layer. Scatter toasted breadcrumbs evenly over everything. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are deep golden.

    25 min

    Check at 20 minutes. If breadcrumbs are browning too fast but cheese is not yet bubbling, tent loosely with foil for the remaining time.

Pro Tips

  • Use refrigerated fresh tortelloni, not dried. Fresh tortelloni has the right tender texture after baking; dried tends to over-firm up.
  • Toast the breadcrumbs in a separate pan instead of adding them raw. Raw breadcrumbs absorb too much moisture from the sauce during baking and turn soggy.
  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before grilling to prevent the uneven cooking that produces dry edges and a raw center.

Variations

Shrimp Tortelloni Alfredo

Replace grilled chicken with sauteed large shrimp cooked in butter and garlic for 2 minutes per side. Arrange over the cheese layer before baking.

Vegetarian Version

Skip the chicken entirely and add 2 cups of wilted spinach and 1 cup of roasted cherry tomatoes to the tortelloni-Alfredo mixture before baking.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve directly from the baking dish for a family-style presentation
  • A crisp arugula salad with lemon dressing cuts through the richness of the Alfredo
  • Garlic bread or breadsticks are ideal for scooping up the extra sauce
  • A medium-bodied white wine like Pinot Grigio or a light red like Barbera pairs well
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and a crack of black pepper immediately before serving

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Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is priced at $70.99 for a catering pan serving 4 to 6 guests. This is one of the higher-priced items in the Classic Entrées catering range, reflecting the filled tortelloni pasta and multiple cheese layers. Individual dine-in portions are available at a lower price.
The full catering pan of Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo contains 7,930 calories, making it the highest-calorie pasta on the Classic Entrées catering menu. It delivers 523 grams of fat and 14,870 milligrams of sodium. Each of 6 servings comes to approximately 1,322 calories.
Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo features Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni baked in homemade Alfredo sauce with a blend of Italian cheeses and toasted breadcrumbs on top, finished with sliced grilled chicken. The Asiago filling in the tortelloni provides a sharp, nutty contrast to the rich cream sauce.
Cook fresh or refrigerated cheese tortelloni until al dente and combine with homemade Alfredo sauce in a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, scatter toasted breadcrumbs over the surface, and arrange sliced grilled chicken on top. Bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
No, Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is not gluten free. The tortelloni pasta and the toasted breadcrumbs both contain wheat flour. Guests with gluten sensitivity should choose alternatives from Olive Garden's gluten-sensitive menu.