Here’s a restaurant-quality, ultra-creamy recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce 🍝🧄🍗
🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
Rich, comforting, and packed with garlic-butter flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta
- 12 oz linguine
- Salted water (for boiling)
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but classic)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Extra Parmesan
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the Garlic Butter Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low-medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds (don’t brown).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until thick and silky.
4. Combine Everything
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce.
- Toss gently, adding pasta water if needed.
- Slice chicken and return it to the skillet.
- Simmer together 2 minutes to blend flavors.
😋 Tips for Extra Creaminess
- Use freshly grated Parmesan (pre-shredded won’t melt smoothly)
- Keep heat low to prevent sauce from breaking
- Add a splash of cream or pasta water if reheating
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If you want, I can:
- Make a one-pan version
- Turn this into a slow-cooker meal
- Create a lighter Alfredo without losing creaminess
Just tell me 😊
