Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Margherita: Price & Calories

Olive Garden grilled chicken Margherita is a lighter classic entree built around grilled chicken topped in the Margherita style. It is a simple plate for guests who want grilled chicken without a heavy sauce. The chicken is savory and tender, the topping is fresh and bright, and the portion feels satisfying without being heavy. If you like grilled chicken and you want an easy, lighter dinner, this is a good dish to pick.

What Is Grilled Chicken Margherita?

Grilled chicken Margherita starts with grilled chicken topped in the Margherita style, with fresh, bright flavors that keep the plate from feeling heavy. There is no creamy sauce here, so the chicken stays the star of the dish. It is served as a main entree, and it comes with the first course of soup or salad and breadsticks, like other classic entrees.

It is a popular pick for guests who want a lighter dinner that still feels like a full meal. The grilled chicken makes the dish feel complete on its own, and the Margherita-style topping gives it a fresh finish. It is a good choice for a relaxed dinner, a weeknight meal, or a first visit when you want to try a classic Olive Garden plate without a heavy sauce.

Compare Classic Entrees

If you are choosing between grilled entrees, here is how grilled chicken Margherita compares with two other verified options from this site’s own menu listing.

Price

Olive Garden grilled chicken Margherita costs $20.29 for a single serving, based on the listing on this site. Prices can vary by location, so it is worth checking the menu at your nearest restaurant before you order. The price covers the grilled chicken Margherita as a main entree, not a family-style serving. Local offers and seasonal menus can change what you pay, so check the local menu for current pricing.

Calories and Nutrition

Grilled chicken Margherita has 650 calories per serving, based on the official Olive Garden nutrition guide. That makes it one of the lighter classic entrees, so it suits a lighter dinner or a meal where you want room for a starter or dessert. The table below shows fat, carbs, protein, and sodium for the same serving, so you can see the whole picture before you order.

Why People Love It and Best Pairings

People love grilled chicken Margherita because it feels fresh, simple, and satisfying without being hard to eat. The grilled chicken and bright topping come together in a dish that works for a relaxed dinner or a lighter weeknight meal. A house salad adds freshness and crunch, while warm breadsticks give the meal a soft, comforting side. For a cool finish, iced tea or lemonade works well and keeps the meal feeling balanced from start to end.

For more menu ideas, see the Olive Garden menu with prices, browse the classic entrees guide, or try the herb-grilled salmon.

Before you order, check the price at your local restaurant, since it can vary by location. Pair it with a salad and breadsticks for a complete meal, and save room if you want a sweet finish after this lighter entree.

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