Here’s a rich, comforting, restaurant-style recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce 🍝🧄🍗 — easy enough for home, but tastes luxurious.
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine
- Salt (for pasta water)
Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, classic Alfredo flavor)
- ½ cup pasta cooking water (as needed)
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from skillet and let rest, then slice into strips.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Melt butter, then add garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth and creamy.
- Add black pepper and nutmeg (if using).
- Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
4. Combine Everything
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss gently.
- Add sliced chicken and coat evenly with sauce.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes until everything is warmed through.
5. Serve
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while creamy and hot.
Tips for Perfect Alfredo
- Use freshly grated Parmesan (pre-shredded won’t melt smoothly).
- Keep heat low to medium to avoid separating the sauce.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Optional Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach
- Swap chicken for shrimp
- Add red pepper flakes for a gentle kick
This dish is creamy, garlicky, and deeply comforting—perfect for family dinner or a cozy night in.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan version, a lighter Alfredo, or a baked chicken Alfredo version. Just tell me 😊
