When I first tried the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan I could have sworn I was on vacation in Sicily eating freshly prepared, authentic Italian food. I could taste all the different flavors in the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan; the rosemary, garlic, and fresh tomatoes on top of a succulent piece of breaded chicken. I knew then that the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan would be my new favorite dish, so I decided to do some research about the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan and where the recipe came from. I was shocked to find that the chefs at Olive Garden had used their own expertise to improve the classic Italian recipe.
You see the original Chicken Parmesan was essentially just breaded chicken and a very basic tomato sauce thrown on top of a pile of pasta… pretty bland right? The Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan is much more complex than the original Italian recipe. Olive garden Chicken Parmesan has parmesan cheese and a collection of fresh herbs thrown into the breading mix. It also has rosemary, garlic, basil, onion, premium red wine, and a dash of lemon pepper added to the basic marinara sauce. The chicken is placed on top of Olive Garden’s original pasta recipe and topped off with fresh mozzarella cheese. “Delizioso!” Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan is not only great tasting but it’s good for you too! Only lean white meat chicken is used for the dish and everything is cooked in the highest quality olive oil, which is shown to have many health benefits. The chicken for Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan is breaded, not fried and the marinara sauce is so rich in taste that there is no need for butter on the pasta! All in all, the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan is only around 400 calories and you leave the restaurant feeling completely satisfied. The Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan comes with freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden-fresh salad. However, I know the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan priced at $15.50 can be a bit much to shovel out for dinner in these economic times. Which is why I’ve posted the recipe for the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan online for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Whether you are entertaining guests or just looking for a good dinner to enjoy with a movie, the Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan is always a great decision. Enjoy!