
Olive Garden • Classic Entrees
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
Nutrition Information
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation. Source: Olive Garden official website.
Cheese-filled tortelloni with grilled chicken in a creamy alfredo sauce.
Everything You Need to Know About Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo combines cheese-filled tortelloni pasta with tender grilled chicken in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce made with parmesan and romano cheeses. The tortelloni adds an extra layer of cheesy goodness to the classic alfredo experience.
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is the richest version of the Alfredo idea on this menu. Instead of flat fettuccine, the sauce coats cheese-filled tortelloni, so you get cheese inside the pasta as well as around it, with a grilled chicken breast on top.
That doubling is the whole proposition. Where Chicken Alfredo can start to feel monotonous halfway through, the filled pasta gives each bite a different texture, a soft parcel with a molten centre rather than a uniform strand. It is more interesting to eat, and considerably heavier for it.
At 1,410 calories it sits just below the standard Chicken Alfredo, which surprises people who expect the filled pasta to cost more. The reason is portion size: there is less pasta by weight because the tortelloni take up more space on the plate.
What does Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo taste like?
Deeply cheesy on two levels, with the parmesan cream on the outside and a softer, milder cheese filling inside. The tortelloni have a slight chew that plain fettuccine lacks. Rich from the first bite and increasingly so, which is why the portion defeats more people than the standard Alfredo does.
Who should order Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo?
Anyone who orders Chicken Alfredo regularly and wants a change without leaving the format. It suits a proper dinner rather than lunch, and it is a poor choice if you have already worked through soup and breadsticks.
Is Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo worth $18.79?
Priced level with Chicken Alfredo while delivering a more interesting plate, which makes it the better order of the two if the price is the same at your location. The portion is deceptively filling, so treat leftovers as likely rather than possible.
How to order Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo at Olive Garden
- Take a light first course. This is not the entree to precede with Zuppa Toscana.
- Ask for a box early. The portion is more filling than it looks.
- Reheat slowly on the hob with a splash of milk. Filled pasta splits and dries in a microwave.
- Dine in for the unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks.
Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo price in 2026
The Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo is listed at $18.79 on the Olive Garden menu we track. Prices can differ between restaurants, and airport or stadium locations usually sit higher, so the menu board and the official app are the final word for the restaurant you are visiting. See the full Olive Garden menu for the rest of the prices we hold.
Ways to customise the Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
- •Ask for the alfredo on the side if you want to control the coverage. The filled pasta is already rich without much sauce.
- •Swap the grilled chicken for shrimp if you prefer seafood.
- •Order it without the chicken for a lighter, cheaper plate.
- •Request extra parmesan at the table, though the dish rarely needs it.
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo vs other Olive Garden picks
The flat-pasta original. Slightly higher in calories, less interesting texturally, and the safer choice if you want a familiar plate.
Also heavily cheese-driven, but baked with a tomato element, so it has acidity and a browned crust this dish lacks.
The same cream sauce with shrimp and scallops instead of chicken. More expensive and a very different protein.
What to order with the Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
The lightest first course on the menu, which is the only sensible thing to eat before a plate this rich.
Acidity ahead of double cheese does real work. Skip the creamy soups entirely with this order.
Dietary and allergen notes
- •Contains dairy heavily through both the sauce and the pasta filling.
- •Contains wheat and gluten in the tortelloni.
- •Contains egg, which is standard in filled fresh pasta.
- •Not vegetarian as served, though ordering it without the chicken makes it meat-free.
Shared fryers and prep surfaces mean cross-contact is possible even when an ingredient is not listed. If you are managing a serious allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
💡 Pro Tips for Ordering Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
- 1Order this instead of Chicken Alfredo if you have had the standard version enough times.
- 2It is richer than it looks. Go light on breadsticks beforehand.
- 3Ask for the sauce on the side if you find alfredo dishes too heavy. The filling supplies plenty on its own.
- 4Reheat gently with milk. Tortelloni dry out faster than flat pasta.
- 5Pair with the salad, not a cream soup.
Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Garden Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo
Q:What is the difference between Chicken Alfredo and Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo?
Chicken Alfredo uses flat fettuccine. Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo uses cheese-filled tortelloni, so there is cheese inside the pasta as well as in the sauce, giving it more texture and a richer overall effect.
Q:How many calories are in Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo?
Our menu data lists 1,410 calories, slightly below the standard Chicken Alfredo because there is less pasta by weight on the plate.
Q:Is Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo vegetarian?
No, it is served with a grilled chicken breast. Ordering it without the chicken makes it meat-free, though it still contains dairy and egg.
Q:What is tortelloni?
Filled pasta parcels, larger than tortellini. At Olive Garden they are filled with cheese, which is what makes this dish richer than the flat-pasta version.
Q:How do I reheat Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo?
Warm it slowly in a pan with a splash of milk. Filled pasta dries out and the sauce separates in a microwave.
Q:Which is better, Chicken Alfredo or Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo?
The tortelloni version is more interesting to eat because the filled pasta breaks up the uniformity. The flat version is the safer, more familiar plate. Neither is lighter in any meaningful sense.
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About Olive Garden - Italian Restaurant
Italian-American restaurant chain known for unlimited breadsticks and salad.
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