Here’s a rich and satisfying recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce — a restaurant-style dish you can easily make at home. It features seared garlic butter chicken over tender linguine, smothered in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce.
🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
🍽 Servings: 4–6
⏱ Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25–30 min
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips or chunks
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Alfredo Sauce:
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3 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Pasta:
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12 oz linguine, cooked al dente and drained
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (for thinning sauce if needed)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta:
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Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
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Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Cook the chicken:
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Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and sear until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per side).
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Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
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Remove chicken and set aside (cover to keep warm).
3. Make the Alfredo sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy.
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Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
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Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
4. Combine:
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Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss to coat.
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Top with garlic butter chicken and spoon any remaining pan juices over the top.
5. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes if desired.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Swap chicken for shrimp or grilled salmon for a seafood twist.
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Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
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Add steamed broccoli or spinach for color and veggies.
Would you like a baked version, a low-carb (zoodle) option, or a one-pot skillet meal version of this?
