Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken (Copycat Olive Garden Recipe)
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jun 1, 2025 
This copycat Olive Garden Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo recipe includes cheesy pasta in a rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with tender grilled chicken and crunchy breadcrumbs.
This Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo With Chicken Is A Weeknight Wonder
There’s nothing better than enjoying your go-to restaurant dishes from the comfort of home! This copy-cat Olive Garden Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken recipe is a favorite that is surprisingly easy to make “from scratch.”
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Here is a simple pasta dish that offers lots of delicious, comforting flavor, using convenient ingredients readily available at most grocery stores.
Refrigerated stuffed cheese tortelloni (or the smaller tortellini) and pre-sliced chicken cutlets make prep a breeze! And the dish is basically foolproof, thanks to ready-to-use pasta.
Why You’ll Love This Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo
- Quick Weeknight Dinner – This pasta recipe is ready to serve in only 30 minutes for a truly crowd-pleasing meal any night of the week!
- Cheesy Perfection – Loaded with Parmesan and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, this dish is truly crave-worthy.
- Meal Prep Friendly – Make big batches of this rich, cheesy Alfredo dish and enjoy it all week!
This Olive Garden copycat recipe is the real deal, and next-level when it comes to comfort food.
Ingredients and Tips
- Tortelloni – Make sure you use refrigerated Asiago cheese tortelloni (or regular cheese tortelloni) for the best results.
- Chicken breast – Use a skinless chicken breast, or if you’re short on time, thin, pre-sliced cutlets are also great.
- Half and half – To make that iconic rich Alfredo sauce, you’ll need some good old half and half or heavy cream.
- Cheese – You’ll need some shredded Asiago cheese and Parmesan. Asiago cheese – shredded and divided
- Panko – To make a truly crispy breadcrumb topping, go for Panko!
- Italian seasoning – You can use the store-bought variety or our Homemade Italian Seasoning blend.
- Flour – You’ll need good old all-purpose flour to make that thick and creamy sauce.
- Spices – Use a mix of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Meatless – Omit the chicken and use veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli for a heart-healthy vegetarian version of this dish.
- Bacon – Stir in some crumbled crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
- Shrimp – Swap the chicken with some sweet grilled shrimp.
- Spicy – Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Gluten-free – Use gluten-free tortelloni, swap the flour with a GF alternative, and use GF breadcrumbs.
How to Make Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo
This copycat version of the Olive Garden favorite is not only more nutritious to make at home, but it’s also really easy to whip up! The best part is that you can make it all in one pan and in under 30 minutes.
Find the full Olive Garden Chicken Tortellini Alfredo recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Let the baked Alfredo dish cool, then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing Leftovers – Transfer the cooked Alfredo tortellini to a freezer-safe container – I suggest a disposable aluminum pan that can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Then wrap in a layer of aluminum foil as well and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating Leftovers – If you’re reheating from frozen, cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Broil for the last few minutes to finish.
Serving Suggestions
When you think of Olive Garden Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken, you of course think about never-ending breadsticks and salad…
While they might be finite in number, our Homemade Breadsticks are just as good if not better than the OG classic! And we love a simple salad with crisp romaine lettuce and a generous side of Italian or Greek dressing to go along with this asiago tortellini Alfredo.
As far as veggies go, another great idea is roasted veggies to add some color and extra nutrition to your meal! Try pairing your pasta with roasted broccoli, roasted asparagus, or a rainbow roasted vegetable salad!
Want to have the complete restaurant experience? Turn this meal into a feast by serving the pasta with bowls of Olive Garden Minestrone Soup!
Frequently Asked Questions
Like nearly all Italian noodles, tortelloni and tortellini are made with a combination of wheat flour and egg. What makes these special is that the pasta is stuffed with a bit of ricotta and parmesan cheeses (or other fillings) and folded into a unique shape.
Tortelloni is just a bigger version of tortellini. You can use tortellini for this recipe if you can’t find tortelloni!
Asiago has a creamier and nuttier flavor because it’s an Alpine cheese. Parmesan has a more intense taste and a texture that’s more crumbly.
Totally, and it’s a great time saver. I just prefer to make it at home because it’s really simple and quick to make, and packed with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 18-20 ounces refrigerated asiago cheese tortelloni or tortellini!
- 1 pound chicken breast cutlets 4 pieces
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup shredded asiago cheese divided
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large 14-inch oven-safe sauté pan, and a large 6-quart sauce pot. Fill the sauce pot half full with water and add a large pinch of salt. Set over the stovetop and bring to a boil for the pasta.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the four thin chicken cutlets with a generous amount of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides.
- Place the large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the sauté pan. Set a holding plate to the side for when the chicken is finished cooking. Once the butter has melted, place the four chicken cutlets in the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes per side. (You can also cook the chicken on the grill if you prefer.) Once fully cooked, move the chicken cutlets to the holding plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel. Then add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of flour. As the butter melts, whisk well to create a very loose roux for thickening the alfredo sauce. Pour in the half-and-half, followed by 1/2 cup of asiago cheese, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir until the cheese melts into the half-and-half. Allow the mixture to thicken, but Do NOT allow it to boil, or it will start to separate. Keep the temperature low.
- Meanwhile, once the water starts to boil, stir the refrigerated tortelloni into the water. Cook according to the package instructions, making sure to remove the tortelloni at al dente so it is not too soft.
- Once the tortelloni is cooked, use a skimmer to scoop the tortelloni out of the boiling water and place it directly in the Alfredo sauce. Turn the heat off both burners, and stir to coat the tortellini and sauce. Taste the pasta and salt and pepper as needed.
- Place the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. Slice them into thin strips and arrange the chicken pieces over the top of the tortellini in the sauté pan. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the remaining ½ cup of asiago cheese and 2 tablespoons of Panko breadcrumbs. Place the sauté pan on the top rack of the oven and set the oven on broil. Watch carefully, broiling the top of the chicken only long enough so the cheese is melted, and the breadcrumbs are golden, 1 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and serve hot.
This is my go-to at Olive Garden, when I saw your recipe I knew I had to try it. It was so easy to put together and so delicious.
Thank you for sharing this amazing copycat recipe! I think this was even better than the original, my family couldn’t get enough of it!
This grilled chicken tortelloni with alfredo sauce recipe is so yummy. It is also incredibly easy to eat. Great flavor and may just be better than Olive Garden’s!
This is literally my go to Olive Garden recipe and I am super excited that I can now make it at home! When it left the menu for a little while I literally didnt know what to do or what to order, you are saving my life if it ever disappears again!