Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce is a delectable dish that transforms tender chicken and linguine into a rich, buttery experience. Infused with fresh garlic and a velvety Alfredo sauce, this recipe promises to elevate any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, each forkful is a delightful journey of flavor, making it a guaranteed hit at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, finely chop garlic.
- 2. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 3. Sear Chicken: In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side).
- 4. Make Sauce: Remove chicken; in the same skillet, add garlic, sauté until fragrant (1 minute). Add heavy cream and simmer.
- 5. Add Flavor: Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs until slightly thickened (3 minutes).
- 6. Combine: Slice chicken and return to skillet with cooked linguine; toss to coat in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg