If you’re craving a restaurant-style comfort meal at home, this Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo is the perfect choice. Tender chicken bites are seared until golden, then tossed with linguine pasta in a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce made with garlic, butter, cream, and parmesan. It’s a hearty, family-friendly dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream (or whole milk for lighter version)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional for extra flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- Cook the chicken – Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter base – In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, then sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the roux – Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
- Add the cream – Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish the sauce – Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and garlic powder. Mix until cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Cook the pasta – Meanwhile, boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine everything – Add cooked chicken and linguine into the Alfredo sauce. Toss gently until pasta is fully coated.
- Serve – Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
~780 per serving
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo is a rich and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, silky pasta, and a cheesy garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a fresh green salad. Once you try it, this homemade Alfredo will become a go-to comfort food favorite.