Here’s a rich, comforting Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce—restaurant-style but easy to make at home 🍝🧄
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the pasta
- 12 oz linguine
- Salt for pasta water
For the Alfredo sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but classic)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup pasta cooking water (as needed)
Optional garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer (do NOT boil).
- Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
4. Combine
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Add pasta water a little at a time if needed for creaminess.
- Slice chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing gently.
5. Serve
- Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Tips for Best Flavor
- Use freshly grated Parmesan (pre-shredded won’t melt as smoothly).
- Keep heat low when adding cheese to avoid grainy sauce.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a delicious variation.
If you’d like, I can also give you a one-pan version, a lighter Alfredo, or a shrimp & chicken combo version next.
