🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
This rich, comforting pasta is loaded with juicy garlic butter chicken, silky Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine. It’s restaurant-quality but easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Pasta:
12 oz linguine
Fresh parsley for garnish
Extra Parmesan for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Garlic Butter Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Add minced garlic during the last minute and sauté until fragrant.
Remove chicken, let rest, then slice.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg.
If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
Add drained linguine to the sauce and toss to coat.
Return sliced chicken to the pan.
Simmer together 1–2 minutes so flavors combine.
✨ Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor
Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
If you’d like, I can also give you a lighter version or a baked casserole version of this dish 😊
