Tag: OLIVE GARDEN

OLIVE GARDEN COPY CAT CHICKEN ALFREDO Ala SLOW COOKER ~ BLOG 365.308

Super easy, but extra flavorful copy cat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo.

OLIVE GARDEN COPY CAT CHICKEN ALFREDO Ala SLOW COOKER adapted from The Magical Slow Cooker
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
16 ounce bottle Olive Garden Italian dressing
1/4 cup FRESH grated parmesan cheese
FRESH ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
16 ounces penne pasta, prepared per package directions just as slow cooking time is done
8 ounces Le Seur peas, drained
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker in a single layer.
Pour over the Italian dressing over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese and pepper.
Place the cream cheese cubes on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
  • Gently and slightly shred the chicken into the dressing and cheese sauce.
  • Fold in peas and cook 5 more minutes.
  • Drain pasta well and fold into chicken mixture. 
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!


NOTE: Olive garden dressing is high in sodium and can be a bit salty. If you prefer, choose a lower sodium dressing.

BEEF FILET BITES IN BALSAMIC SAUCE ~ BLOG 366.193

This recipe is inspired by Olive Garden’s Beef Filets in Balsamic Sauce. You can serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes or a baked potato and salad to have the perfect date night or company meal.

BEEF FILET BITES IN BALSAMIC SAUCE

4 tablespoons avocado oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium Vidalia onion, sliced thin
1/2 SMALL red pepper, diced small
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons QUALITY balsamic vinegar
2 pounds beef tenderloins, cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup WONDRA
FRESH rosemary sprigs
FRESH chopped parsley

  • Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Dredge beef pieces in seasoned flour, shake off excess.
  • Add beef pieces to pan and sear 3-5 minutes. Remove beef and keep warm.
  • Add onion slices, season with salt and pepper and cook 10 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Add wines, broth and vinegar, bringing to a SLOW boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add beef back in and heat through.
  • Garnish and serve immediately.