Chicken Parmigiana
Olive Garden’s Chicken Parmigiana is a signature classic featuring two lightly fried, parmesan-breaded chicken breasts smothered in homemade marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses. It is traditionally served with a side of spaghetti and the choice of a complimentary soup or salad and two breadsticks.
Price
- Dinner Entree: Approximately $21.00 – $23.00 (Prices vary by location).
- Lunch-Sized Favorite: Approximately $12.00 – $14.00 (Available Mon–Fri until 3 PM).
- Family-Style Pan (Serves 4–6): Approximately $59.99.
Customize Options
- Pasta Swap: You can replace the side of spaghetti with other pastas like fettuccine, rotini, or angel hair.
- Sauce Swap: Switch the marinara for meat sauce (may have an upcharge) or Alfredo sauce.
- Grilled Version: Many locations offer a Grilled Chicken Parmigiana as a lighter, non-breaded alternative.
- Sides: Add extra meatballs or Italian sausage to the pasta.
Calories
- Dinner Portion: 1,060 calories.
- Lunch Portion: 630 calories.
- Family-Size Pan: 4,790 calories total.
Ingredients
The dish primarily consists of:
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated and brined.
- Breading: All-purpose flour, egg wash, and a blend of panko, plain breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sauce: Olive Garden’s signature marinara (tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, and Italian herbs).
- Cheese: A blend of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Pasta: Enriched semolina spaghetti.
Nutrition (Standard Dinner Portion)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 52g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Cholesterol | 155mg |
| Sodium | 2,980mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 86g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g |
| Sugars | 16g |
| Protein | 63g |
Allergens
- Contains: Wheat (Gluten), Milk (Dairy), and Eggs.
- Soy: May contain soy depending on the oil used for frying.
- Note: Not suitable for those with severe gluten or dairy allergies. The “Grilled” version removes the breading but still contains dairy from the cheese.
