🍗 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
📝 Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine is a rich, comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, buttery garlic flavor, and a smooth homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple ingredients.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Alfredo Sauce & Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain. - Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside. - Make the garlic butter sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. - Prepare the Alfredo sauce
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. - Combine everything
Add cooked chicken and drained linguine to the sauce.
Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for a silky texture. - Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
🍽 Servings
- Serves 3–4 people
🧠 Notes & Tips
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Don’t overheat the sauce after adding cheese—low heat prevents separation.
- Pasta water helps loosen the sauce while keeping it creamy.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for juicier results.
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 620–680
- Protein: 35–40g
- Carbohydrates: 45–50g
- Fat: 38–42g
- Calcium: ~25% Daily Value
(Values vary based on portions and ingredients.)
🌿 Benefits
- High in protein for muscle support and energy
- Homemade Alfredo contains fewer additives than store-bought sauces
- Comforting and satisfying meal ideal for family dinners
- Customizable with vegetables like broccoli or spinach