Oh wow — this is ultimate comfort food 🍝🍗🧈 Creamy, garlicky, and indulgent, perfect for a dinner that feels restaurant-quality at home. Here’s a step-by-step recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce.
🐔 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Chicken
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
1. Cook pasta
- Boil linguine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Cook chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
3. Make garlic butter Alfredo
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
4. Combine
- Add cooked linguine and sliced chicken to the sauce.
- Toss gently until pasta and chicken are coated.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook garlic — it burns quickly and turns bitter.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a silky sauce.
- For extra flavor, sear chicken with a sprinkle of garlic powder or smoked paprika.
Variations
- 🥦 Add steamed broccoli or spinach for veggies
- 🌶️ Spicy kick: add crushed red pepper flakes
- 🧄 Extra garlicky: add roasted garlic puree
- 🍋 Bright twist: a squeeze of lemon over the finished dish
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks chicken, pasta, and sauce together — super quick and minimal cleanup.
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