Here’s a rich and comforting Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Linguine in Alfredo Sauce recipe 🍝🍗
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
Serves: 4
Time: ~30–35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Pasta & Alfredo Sauce:
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, adds classic Alfredo flavor)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Cook chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Alfredo sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Combine pasta & chicken:
- Add cooked linguine and chicken to the sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Serve:
- Plate pasta, sprinkle with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Veggies: Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic.
- Cheesy upgrade: Mix in mozzarella or Asiago with Parmesan for a creamier sauce.
- Make ahead: Cook chicken and sauce separately; combine when reheating to avoid overcooking.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that keeps it super quick and less cleanup. Do you want me to do that?
