🧄🍗 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo 🍝✨
Tender bites of seasoned chicken, buttery garlic, and silky Alfredo sauce come together with linguine for the ultimate cozy dinner. This creamy pasta is rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make at home. ❤️
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces linguine
- Salt, for the pasta water
- ½ cup reserved pasta water, as needed
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Extra Parmesan, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Linguine
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente.
Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for approximately 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet.
Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes—avoid letting it boil aggressively.
4. Add the Parmesan
Lower the heat and gradually stir in the freshly grated Parmesan.
Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt as needed.
5. Bring Everything Together
Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the skillet.
Toss gently until the pasta is completely coated in the Alfredo sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your preferred consistency.
6. Garnish & Serve
Top with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve immediately while the sauce is creamy and the pasta is warm. 🍝✨
🍳 Cooking Tips
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Don’t overcook the chicken; bite-sized pieces cook quickly.
- Keep the Alfredo sauce at a gentle simmer rather than a rapid boil.
- Reserve pasta water—it can help loosen and emulsify the sauce.
- For extra garlic flavor, add another clove or two.
📖 A Little History
Alfredo-style pasta became famous through Italian-American cuisine, with the original Roman dish traditionally centered around pasta tossed with butter and Parmesan. Cream became a common addition in many American versions, creating the rich, velvety sauce many people now associate with Alfredo pasta.
Adding garlic and seasoned chicken turns it into a hearty one-pan-style dinner that’s perfect for the whole family.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
✨ Creamy and comforting
🧄 Full of garlicky flavor
🍗 Tender, juicy chicken
🍝 Silky Alfredo-coated linguine
⏱️ Perfect for a weeknight dinner
🧀 Extra delicious with Parmesan
⏱️ Prep & Cooking
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: About 35 minutes
Servings: 4–6
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm garlic bread for a complete and comforting dinner.
🌟 Final Thoughts
When you’re craving a restaurant-style pasta dinner without leaving home, this creamy garlic butter chicken and linguine is a perfect choice. Tender chicken, fragrant garlic, buttery sauce, and Parmesan come together in every delicious bite.
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