Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Recipe + VIDEO
This copycat Olive Garden Asiago Tortelloni (or tortellini) recipe includes cheesy pasta in a rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with tender grilled chicken and crispy breadcrumbs.
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.
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Notes
Use any flavor of tortelloni or tortellini you like!Leftovers aren't quite as luscious and lovely, but they are still super delicious! Let the baked Alfredo dish cool, then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.You can freeze the tortellini Alfredo before or after baking. Transfer to a freezer-safe container - I suggest a disposable aluminum pan that can go straight from the freezer to oven. Then wrap in a layer of aluminum foil as well. Freeze for up to 3 months.To bake from frozen: Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in a 350-degree F oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until heated throughout. Broil for the last few minutes to finish.