Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce offers juicy bite-sized chicken pieces simmered in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce with parmesan cheese, served over perfectly cooked linguine. This comforting Italian-inspired dish is easy to prepare and ideal for a family dinner or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pasta and Garnish
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 1.5 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear them until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, melt the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken and linguine to the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water gradually to loosen it to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated parmesan cheese before serving warm.
Notes
- Using both chicken thighs and breasts is fine depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- You can substitute linguine with fettuccine or spaghetti if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce while simmering.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid breaking the sauce.
