Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce is a rich, indulgent dish made with golden seared chicken, tender linguine, and a silky Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It’s a cozy yet elegant meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
12 ounces linguine pasta
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Cook linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
4. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir until warmed through. Gradually add Parmesan, stirring to melt and thicken the sauce.
6. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Slice or cube chicken and return to the skillet. Top with parsley if using.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and sauce texture—pre-shredded varieties don’t melt as smoothly.
To make the dish ahead, cook the chicken and sauce separately, and combine with fresh pasta when ready to serve.
If reheating leftovers, add a splash of cream or milk to bring back the sauce’s creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, linguine, Alfredo sauce