Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

🍝🧄 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine pasta
• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Pour in heavy cream, add Italian seasoning and nutmeg. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked linguine, and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

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💡 Tip: Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
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