Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

A rich, restaurant-style pasta dish with tender garlic butter chicken and silky Alfredo-coated linguine. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive date-night meal.

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the chicken:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

For the Alfredo linguine:

• 12 oz linguine

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup grated mozzarella (optional for extra creaminess)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

• Boil linguine in salted water according to package directions.

• Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

• Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temp).

• Reduce heat, add butter and minced garlic.

• Spoon melted garlic butter over chicken for 1–2 minutes.

• Remove chicken and let rest before slicing.

3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce

• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

• Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Stir in Parmesan (and mozzarella if using).

• Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

• If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.

4️⃣ Combine

• Toss drained linguine into the Alfredo sauce.

• Slice chicken and place on top.

• Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

• Don’t boil the sauce after adding cheese — it can separate.

• Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a flavor twist.

• Want heat? Sprinkle in red pepper flakes.