One of my absolute favorite dishes at Olive Garden is the Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken…it’s the ultimate comfort food. But did you know it’s actually super easy to recreate this meal at home?
With rising prices on everything, we’ve had to cut back on our eating out, which has led me to recreating my favorite dishes at home…. like my copy cat Easy Chicken Tenderloins Recipe – Just like Cracker Barrel, Cracker Barrel Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe, and Five Cheese Pasta al Forno Recipe.
Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender, juicy grilled chicken with rich and creamy alfredo sauce, and Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni pasta.
The dish is typically prepared by first grilling the chicken until it’s fully cooked, and then heating the alfredo sauce in a pan while the tortelloni is being cooked. Once the pasta is done, it’s combined with the sauce and the chicken is added on top. The dish is then garnished with grated Asiago cheese and freshly chopped parsley or basil.
It’s a perfect dish for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner and is sure to satisfy your cravings for something creamy, cheesy, and delicious!
What’s the Difference Between Tortelloni and Tortellini?
Tortellini and tortelloni are both types of Italian pasta, but they differ in size and filling.
Tortellini are small, ring-shaped pasta that are usually filled with a mixture of meat, cheese, or vegetables. They are usually about 1-2 cm in diameter and are typically served in a brothy soup or with a light sauce.
Tortelloni, on the other hand, are larger versions of tortellini, typically about 3-4 cm in diameter. They have a similar filling to tortellini, but they are usually filled with more substantial fillings such as cheese and spinach or cheese and ricotta. Tortelloni are typically served in a cream sauce or with a hearty meat sauce.
So, if you can’t find Tortelloni then it’s totally okay to substitute Tortellini…you’ll still wind up with the same delicious dish!
Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken
Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender, juicy grilled chicken with rich and creamy alfredo sauce, and Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 PKG Refrigerated Tortelloni or Tortellini
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Half and Half (for a lighter sauce use 2% milk)
- 4TBS Salted Butter
- 1/2 Cup Asiago Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 TBS Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Italian Seasonings
- Optional: 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
Trim all fat and extra skin off of chicken breasts and butterfly. Slice chicken breasts in half so they're about 1/2" thick. Then, using a meat tenderizer, flatten chicken breasts to 1/3" in thickness.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts. Add chicken breasts to hot oil and cook for approximately 7-9 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Let chicken rest for about 8 minutes before slicing into strips.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic cloves and lightly sautee...be careful not to burn the garlic. Once garlic is light brown add in cream, half and half, asiago cheese, and parmesan cheese. Cook on low until all ingredients are melted together and sauce forms, about 10 minutes.
While sauce is cooking, make the tortelloni according to the package directions.
I like to add in fresh spinach at this point for added nutrients...just add your spinach in with the tortelloni and it will cook down quickly.
In a casserole dish, combine tortelloni with chicken and Asiago sauce.
Optional: Turn oven on to broil. Top pasta dish with mozzarella and bread crumbs. Place casserole dish in oven for 3-5 minutes...just long enough for the cheese to melt and the breadcrumbs to brown.
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