Description
Cheesy Alfredo Linguine with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken in Creamy Sauce is the ultimate comfort food pasta dish. With juicy seared chicken, rich homemade Alfredo sauce, and tender linguine, this easy dinner recipe is perfect for cozy nights or entertaining. A must-try creamy chicken pasta meal!
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
2 large chicken breasts or 4 small thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Fresh parsley and extra parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat dry chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta.
4. In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter and add garlic. Cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Toss cooked linguine into sauce. Add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
8. Slice cooked chicken and place over pasta.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan—not pre-shredded.
Rest the chicken before slicing to retain juices.
If reheating, add a splash of cream or milk to refresh the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 145