Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

🍗🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍗 For the Garlic Butter Chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into cutlets (or use thighs)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• Optional: splash of lemon juice or white wine to deglaze

🍝 For the Alfredo Linguine:

• 8 oz linguine (or fettuccine)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning or fresh parsley

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Linguine

• Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, spooning it over the chicken as it melts (1–2 minutes).

4. Optional: deglaze with a splash of lemon juice or wine.

5. Remove chicken and keep warm. Slice before serving, if desired.

3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce

1. In the same pan (or clean one), melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Stir in cream, bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil).

4. Add Parmesan a little at a time, stirring until smooth and creamy.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs if using.

6. Toss in cooked linguine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.

4️⃣ Assemble

• Plate the creamy Alfredo linguine.

• Top with sliced garlic butter chicken.

• Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and a touch of cracked black pepper.

✅ Tips

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt (avoid pre-shredded).

• Want extra richness? Stir a tablespoon of cream cheese into the sauce.

• Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli to bulk it up.

Would you like a one-pan version, a baked casserole twist, or a lightened-up Alfredo sauce?