Asiago Tortellini Alfredo With Grilled Chicken

Table of Contents

1. Let’s Dish: About This Recipe
2. Asiago Tortellini Alfredo With Grilled Chicken Ingredients
3. Asiago Tortellini Alfredo Substitutions And Additions
4. How To Make This Asiago Tortellini Alfredo
5. How To Serve This Olive Garden Copycat Recipe
6. Storing This Grilled Chicken Tortellini
7. Why Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is the Best
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

Our Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken takes the beloved Olive Garden classic and elevates it with a gourmet touch. The creamy, rich Alfredo sauce is enhanced by the sharp, nutty flavor of Asiago cheese. Grilled chicken adds a smoky depth, and the crisp breadcrumb topping provides the perfect textural contrast. If you’re seeking a restaurant-quality dish with unbeatable flavor, this is one to try.

Let’s Dish: About This Recipe

Main Ingredients: Five cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, Alfredo sauce, parmesan, asiago, and breadcrumbs.
Quick Steps: Cook tortellini, grill chicken, make Alfredo sauce, combine with tortellini, top with breadcrumbs, bake.
Total Time & Yield: 45 minutes total; serves 6.

Why This Recipe

• This Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken recipe stands out because it combines the rich flavors of a homemade Alfredo sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping, offering a delightful texture that many other recipes lack.

• Unlike others that rely solely on Parmesan, this recipe uses both Asiago and Parmesan cheeses, creating a more complex and savory depth to the sauce.

• The grilled chicken adds a smoky, well-seasoned contrast that complements the creamy tortellini base.

• In comparison to other similar recipes, like the Olive Garden copycats that often use jarred sauces or fewer fresh ingredients, this recipe includes a homemade Alfredo sauce with fresh garlic and heavy cream. This provides a fresher, more vibrant flavor.

• Plus, the seasoned breadcrumb and Asiago cheese topping gives the dish a crispy finish that sets it apart from simpler versions that skip this step.

Asiago Tortellini Alfredo With Grilled Chicken Ingredients

Asiago Tortellini Alfredo Substitutions And Additions

This copycat recipe of the much-loved dish Olive Garden asiago tortellini alfredo is a great way to enjoy a family dinner in no time. Here are some suggestions to customize this simple recipe for your family:

TORTELLINI: When choosing your cheesy tortellini pasta, we really like the taste and texture of the refrigerated fresh pasta brands. You can use frozen pasta, but you will want to cook it slightly al dente first as it tends to get a little too soft if boiled for too long.

ALFREDO SAUCE: We used our copycat Olive Garden Alfredo sauce, but you can make this an even quicker meal by using a good store-bought Alfredo sauce. You will need a total of two to three cups of Alfredo sauce.

CHEESE: To increase the flavor of asiago in your alfredo sauce, substitute half a cup of shredded asiago cheese for half a cup of parmesan cheese.

You could add any blend of Italian cheeses, romano cheese, mozzarella cheese, or ricotta cheese, to this dish. They will all complement the cream cheese in the Alfredo sauce beautifully.

PROTEIN: To make this meal even easier, you could use leftover chicken, chicken tenderloins, rotisserie chicken, or leftover steak.

How To Make This Asiago Tortellini Alfredo

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425°F. 

STEP TWO: Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Then drain, and place it into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.

STEP THREE: In a small bowl, combine the seasoned oil for the grilled chicken by stirring together the olive oil, Italian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper.

STEP FOUR: Place the boneless chicken breasts into a shallow dish or large plastic zip-top bag, and coat the chicken with the seasoned olive oil.

If your chicken breasts are really thick, you can pound them out to an even thickness with a meat mallet. You can also butterfly the cutlets to create two thinner pieces. 

STEP FIVE: Grill your chicken breasts at a high temperature of between 425-450°F on an outdoor grill for seven to eight minutes per side or until the center reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. 

When grilling your boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets, note that the cooking time will vary depending on the thickness and size of your chicken.

Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer for safe consumption.

Not all outdoor grills heat at a consistent temperature, so you will need to follow your grill’s instructions for temperature and times.

You are looking for a grilling temperature of medium-high, or around 400 to 450°F. You can also grill your chicken on a charcoal grill or an indoor gas stovetop grill pan.

STEP SIX: Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest, covered with a piece of aluminum foil, while you prepare the Alfredo sauce.

STEP SEVEN: In a medium saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add the minced garlic and the garlic powder. Whisk together to combine.

STEP EIGHT: Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk until all the flour has been absorbed by the butter.

STEP NINE: Slowly pour the whole milk and heavy cream into the saucepan while whisking constantly. You do not want any lumps of flour to remain.

Allow the sauce to begin to boil, then reduce the heat to low heat and simmer for two to three minutes to thicken up.

STEP TEN: Add the grated parmesan cheese and whisk to incorporate it fully. Remove the Alfredo sauce from the heat.

STEP ELEVEN: Pour the warm Alfredo sauce evenly over the top of the tortellini pasta in the baking dish.

STEP TWELVE: In a small bowl, stir together the seasoned bread crumbs, asiago cheese, and olive oil.

Sprinkle over the top of the sauce and tortellini to create a thin breadcrumb crust.

STEP THIRTEEN: Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your pasta as the suggested baking time approaches.

STEP FOURTEEN: While your tortellini is baking, you can slice your grilled chicken on a cutting board once it has rested.

STEP FIFTEEN: Top your asiago tortellini Alfredo pasta dish with the sliced grilled chicken and a garnish of chopped fresh parsley.

How To Serve This Olive Garden Copycat Recipe

Our creamy chicken tortellini alfredo makes an easy weeknight dinner option. This dish is best served hot. The Alfredo sauce will thicken up and be absorbed by the pasta if it sits too long before serving.

Add a buttery loaf of garlic bread or pull apart garlic bread to mop up all of the creamy sauce.

A simple homemade Caesar salad or tomato cucumber salad with a tangy vinaigrette on the side will make this a complete meal.

If you love easy pasta dishes, you should check out our Italian sausage pasta and taco pasta for two more great ideas.

Storing This Grilled Chicken Tortellini

If you have any leftovers, we can help you with storage tips so that you can enjoy them later.

MAKE AHEAD: You can certainly prepare portions of this dish ahead of time to streamline your cooking process.

The Alfredo sauce can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two to three days.

Cook the tortellini and grill the chicken separately and store them in separate containers.

When you’re ready to enjoy your meal, simply reheat the sauce on the stove, cook the tortellini, and grill the chicken to perfection. Then, combine everything for a freshly prepared taste.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftovers of your pasta recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. 

IN THE FREEZER: I do not suggest freezing this dish as the Alfredo sauce tends to separate if frozen and then thawed.

Why Asiago Tortellini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is the Best

CREAMY INDULGENCE: The luscious Alfredo sauce, made with Asiago cheese, creates a velvety, rich texture that coats each tortellini and chicken bite.

QUICK AND EASY: With step-by-step instructions and minimal ingredients, it’s perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

This easy asiago tortellini alfredo with grilled chicken is simple to make but looks and tastes like it came straight from a five-star restaurant. With plenty of cheesy goodness, you won’t be able to resist digging into this fantastic dish.

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