Description

This Cheesy Alfredo Linguine with Golden Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food made right at home. Tender, juicy chicken seared in garlic butter lays beautifully on a bed of creamy, cheesy linguine coated in a homemade Alfredo sauce. It’s rich, savory, and weeknight-easy—perfect for cozy dinners, indulgent weekends, or special occasions. Whether you’re hunting for creamy pasta recipes, chicken Alfredo dinners, or easy dinner ideas, this one hits all the right notes with flavor and elegance. Pair it with a crisp salad and garlic bread for the full experience.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

8 oz linguine pasta

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. In a large pot, cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until sauce is smooth. Add pasta water if needed to adjust thickness.

7. Add cooked linguine and toss to coat.

8. Slice the chicken and serve over the pasta.

9. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.

Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest, most flavorful sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 610
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 135mg