Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce 🍗🍝🧄

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

For the pasta & sauce:

• 8 oz (225 g) linguine or fettuccine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 extra clove minced
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta:
   Boil linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the chicken:
   In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
   Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce:
   In the same pan, add butter and garlic. Pour in cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
   Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine:
   Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add chicken on top and mix gently.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta water when mixing the pasta with the sauce.
• Can add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor.
• Quick, restaurant-style comfort food ready in under 30 minutes 😍

I can also make a simpler 4-ingredient shortcut version that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Do you want me to do that?