Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish, made with seared, juicy chicken and al dente linguine tossed in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce. With a garlic-infused buttery base and plenty of parmesan, it’s cozy, craveable, and surprisingly simple to make. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 oz linguine pasta
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1.5 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken and sear until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
5. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
6. Add the chicken and cooked pasta to the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest and best-tasting sauce.
Don’t overcook the garlic—30 seconds is plenty to avoid bitterness.
Reserve pasta water before draining—it’s key for a perfectly emulsified sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, garlic butter, linguine, homemade Alfredo