Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

⭐ Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the Alfredo Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ½ tsp nutmeg (optional but classic)
  • ½ cup pasta water (reserve from cooking)

For the Pasta

  • 12 oz (340g) linguine
  • Salt (for boiling water)

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Linguine

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat olive oil + butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken + garlic + spices (Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper).
  3. Cook 6–8 minutes until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, add butter + garlic, sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
  2. Pour in heavy cream + milk, stirring constantly.
  3. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, do NOT boil.
  4. Add Parmesan gradually, stirring until melted and creamy.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Add a splash of pasta water to adjust thickness (optional but recommended).

4. Combine Everything

  1. Add cooked linguine into the Alfredo sauce.
  2. Toss to coat the pasta fully.
  3. Add the cooked garlic butter chicken back into the pan.
  4. Mix gently until everything is creamy and combined.

5. Serve

Top with:

  • Extra Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley
  • Cracked black pepper

Serve immediately while hot and creamy! 🤤🍝

⭐ Tips for the Best Alfredo Pasta

  • Use fresh grated Parmesan — it melts smoother than packaged.
  • Don’t boil the sauce after adding Parmesan — it can separate.
  • Add pasta water slowly until your sauce is silky and smooth.

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