Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta

  1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2️⃣ Cook the chicken

  1. Heat olive oil + butter in a skillet.
  2. Add chicken strips, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  3. Cook until golden and fully cooked.
  4. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Alfredo sauce

  1. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).
  6. Add a splash of pasta water if sauce is too thick.

4️⃣ Combine

  1. Add cooked linguine to the Alfredo sauce.
  2. Toss until fully coated and creamy.
  3. Add chicken back on top or mix it into the pasta.

5️⃣ Serve

  1. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
  2. Serve hot — creamy, garlicky perfection!

✨ Tips

  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Use fettuccine instead of linguine if you prefer.
  • To make it extra creamy, add 2 tbsp cream cheese.
  • For spicy lovers: add red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.

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