Here’s a rich, indulgent recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce—a restaurant-style pasta dish you can make at home.
🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
⭐ Serves: 4
⏱ Total Time: ~30–35 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
For the pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine
- Salted water for boiling
For the Alfredo sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, adds depth)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Cook the chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce
- In the same skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
4. Combine
- Add cooked linguine to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat.
- Top with sliced chicken.
5. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with garlic bread or a side salad.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Extra creaminess: Add 2–3 oz cream cheese to the sauce while simmering.
- Veggie boost: Sauté mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli in the sauce before adding pasta.
- Lighter option: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but reduce slightly to avoid a runny sauce.
- Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
I can also make a one-pan version that cooks the chicken and pasta together for faster cleanup and even more flavor infusion.
Do you want me to do that?
