Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

 

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Rich, creamy, and full of garlic-butter flavor — perfect for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the pasta & sauce:

• 12 oz linguine (or fettuccine)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
   Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
   Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
   Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo sauce
   In the same pan, melt butter.
   Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
   Pour in heavy cream and milk. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
   Add Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir until creamy.

4. Combine everything
   Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce.
   Toss well until everything is coated.

5. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot 😍

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🔥 Optional add-ins:

• Mushrooms
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Shrimp instead of chicken

Perfect for family dinners or party meals 💯