Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo
Most popularOlive Garden Chicken Alfredo costs $20.79 and carries 1480 calories: fettuccine in the house alfredo sauce topped with sliced grilled chicken. It is the best selling entrée on the menu and the reference point for every other alfredo.
The Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is one of the most popular classic entrées items on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $20.79 ($20.29 to $25.29 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 1480 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Fettuccine tossed in alfredo made each morning from cream, parmesan, garlic and butter, topped with grilled chicken breast sliced across the top.
Taste Profile
Thick, glossy and heavy on parmesan, with the chicken adding smoke and salt. The sauce is richer than a restaurant carbonara and coats every strand.
This plate has 95 g of fat and 2,290 mg of sodium, close to the full daily sodium limit, and 79 g of protein from the chicken.
Healthier alternative: Order the fettuccine alfredo lighter portion and add grilled chicken as a topping; it lands around 1,000 calories for a similar plate.
“Consistent everywhere in the country and the dish most people picture when they think of Olive Garden. It is not subtle and it does not try to be.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Chicken Alfredo, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Would you like to add a topping?
| Add Broccoli | +$3.79 | |
| Add Mushrooms | +$3.49 | |
| Add Grilled Shrimp | +$4.79 | |
| Add Extra Grilled Chicken | +$4.49 | |
| Add 9 Crispy Shrimp Fritta | +$4.79 |
Choose Soup or Salad (Included With Your Entree)
| Famous House SaladDefault | Included | |
| Chicken & Gnocchi | Included | |
| Pasta e Fagioli | Included | |
| Minestrone (V) | Included | |
| Zuppa Toscana | Included | |
| No, Thank You. | Included |
Would you like to add a Beverage? (Optional)
| Raspberry Lemonade | +$4.29 | |
| Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Strawberry Passionfruit Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Sweet Pear Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Half Lemonade + Half Tea | +$3.69 | |
| Classic Lemonade | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Sweet Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Soft Drink | +$3.99 | |
| Confetti Pink Moscato-Bottle, Rosé Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Moscato Primo Amore-Bottle, White Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Roscato Rosso Dolce-Bottle, Red Wine | +$25.50 | |
| No, Thank You | Included |
Would you like to add a $6 Take Home entrée?
| Five Cheese Ziti | +$6.00 | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | +$6.00 | |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | +$6.00 |
Customize (Would you like to substitute your grilled chicken?)
| Chicken Fritta | Included |
Customize (Looking for a different pasta?)
| Fettuccine | Included | |
| Spaghetti | Included | |
| Angel Hair | Included | |
| Shells | Included | |
| Bucatini | Included |
Dietary Information
Contains dairy, wheat and gluten. Not vegetarian.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1480kcal | 74% |
| Total Fat | 95g | 122% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 79g | 29% |
| Protein | 79g | 158% |
| Sodium | 2290mg | 100% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 56g | 280% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | |
| Cholesterol | 430mg | 143% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
The famous house salad with dressing on the side is the classic pairing and comes free with a dine in entrée.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, wheat, gluten for the Chicken Alfredo. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Chicken Alfredo Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $20.79 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.79 | — |
| Alaska | $25.29 | +$4.50 |
| Arizona | $22.29 | +$1.50 |
| Arkansas | $20.79 | — |
| California | $22.99 | +$2.20 |
| Colorado | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Connecticut | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Delaware | $20.79 | — |
| Florida | $21.29 | +$0.50 |
| Georgia | $20.29 | −$0.50 |
| Idaho | $20.79 | — |
| Illinois | $22.29 | +$1.50 |
| Indiana | $20.79 | — |
| Iowa | $20.79 | — |
| Kansas | $20.79 | — |
| Kentucky | $20.79 | — |
| Louisiana | $20.79 | — |
| Maine | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Maryland | $20.79 | — |
| Massachusetts | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Michigan | $20.79 | — |
| Minnesota | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Mississippi | $20.29 | −$0.50 |
| Missouri | $20.79 | — |
| Montana | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| Nebraska | $20.79 | — |
| Nevada | $21.79 | +$1.00 |
| New Hampshire | $20.79 | — |
| New Jersey | $20.79 | — |
| New Mexico | $20.79 | — |
| New York | $22.29 | +$1.50 |
| North Carolina | $20.79 | — |
| North Dakota | $21.29 | +$0.50 |
| Ohio | $20.79 | — |
| Oklahoma | $20.79 | — |
| Oregon | $22.99 | +$2.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $20.79 | — |
| Rhode Island | $21.29 | +$0.50 |
| South Carolina | $20.79 | — |
| South Dakota | $20.79 | — |
| Tennessee | $20.79 | — |
| Texas | $20.79 | — |
| Utah | $20.79 | — |
| Vermont | $21.29 | +$0.50 |
| Virginia | $20.79 | — |
| Washington | $22.99 | +$2.20 |
| West Virginia | $20.79 | — |
| Wisconsin | $20.79 | — |
| Wyoming | $20.79 | — |
Common Questions
How much is chicken alfredo at Olive Garden?
Chicken alfredo costs $20.79 at the typical US price, with California and New York locations charging up to five dollars more.
How many calories are in Olive Garden chicken alfredo?
The dinner plate has 1480 calories, 95 g of fat, 79 g of carbohydrates, 79 g of protein and 2,290 mg of sodium.
Is there a lunch sized chicken alfredo?
Not as a separate item. Order the lunch sized fettuccine alfredo on weekdays and add grilled chicken as a topping for a smaller, cheaper version.
What is in Olive Garden alfredo sauce?
Cream, parmesan cheese, garlic and butter, made fresh in each restaurant every morning according to Olive Garden.
Does chicken alfredo come with soup or salad?
Yes. Every dine in entrée includes unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.