Description

This Cheesy Alfredo Linguine with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce is a comforting, easy weeknight dinner idea packed with flavor. Rich Alfredo pasta pairs perfectly with juicy garlic butter chicken. Ideal for fans of creamy chicken pasta dishes, it’s a family favorite you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

3 tablespoons salted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.

4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.

5. Add cooked linguine and the chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat well. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning.

6. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley on top.

Notes

You can substitute fettuccine or penne if linguine isn’t available.

Chicken thighs add extra richness if preferred over breasts.

For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 39g
Cholesterol: 155mg