Olive Garden Lunch Chicken Parmigiana: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Lunch Chicken Parmigiana costs about $15.49 and has 630 calories (October 2026). A lunch-size chicken parmigiana with spaghetti.
What Is Lunch Chicken Parmigiana?
It is a lunch-sized favorite, a smaller portion of a classic dish served on weekdays until 3 p.m.
Among the 13 lunch menu items with published nutrition, Lunch Chicken Parmigiana is the 5th heaviest at 630 calories, 20% above the section average of 526.
On price it ranks 9th of 13 in the section; the cheapest option is Lunch Soup, Salad & Breadsticks at $13.49.
What You'll Pay for Lunch Chicken Parmigiana
Expect to pay around $15.49 for Lunch Chicken Parmigiana at a typical U.S. Olive Garden. That works out to 2.3 g of protein per dollar and 41 calories per dollar. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Lunch Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce has 500 calories, saving 130.
- Cheaper: Lunch Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce costs $14.99, $0.50 less.
- Dinner size: the full Chicken Parmigiana costs $20.29, so lunch saves you $4.80.
Lunch Chicken Parmigiana Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 630 | 32% |
| Protein | 36 g | 72% |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 61 g | 22% |
| Sodium | 1,970 mg | 86% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 40% of the energy comes from fat, 38% from carbohydrates and 22% from protein, so fat does most of the work.
What a Full Meal Adds Up To
Dine-in entrées come with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks, and those extras add up. Here is what a typical plate looks like:
| Order | Calories |
|---|---|
| Lunch Chicken Parmigiana alone | 630 |
| + 1 Famous House Salad + 1 breadstick | 920 |
| + 1 bowl Zuppa Toscana + 2 breadsticks | 1,130 |
How to Order Lunch Chicken Parmigiana
- Order before 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; after that only full-size entrées are available.
- Unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks are still included, so this is one of the best-value meals on the menu.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Lunch Chicken Parmigiana is not vegetarian.
- It is not on the gluten-sensitive menu, so assume it contains wheat. See our gluten-sensitive options instead.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
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Lunch Chicken Parmigiana: Common Questions
How much is Lunch Chicken Parmigiana at Olive Garden?
Lunch Chicken Parmigiana is about $15.49 at most U.S. Olive Garden restaurants as of October 2026. Prices vary by location, so check your restaurant's menu for the exact amount.
How many calories are in Olive Garden Lunch Chicken Parmigiana?
Lunch Chicken Parmigiana has 630 calories, 36 g of protein and 1,970 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Lunch Chicken Parmigiana vegetarian?
No. Lunch Chicken Parmigiana is not vegetarian.
Does Lunch Chicken Parmigiana come with breadsticks?
Yes. When you dine in, entrées come with unlimited breadsticks plus your choice of unlimited soup or salad.