This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo is the kind of pasta dish that makes people say “YUMMMMMY!” before they even take a bite. Tender chicken bites seared in butter, simmered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, and tossed with silky linguine… It’s comforting, creamy, garlicky, and tastes like a restaurant-style meal made right at home. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, potlucks, or whenever you want to impress without stressing.
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder (optional but delicious)
Alfredo Sauce
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional)
Pasta
12 oz linguine
Salt for boiling water
Finish
Fresh parsley
Extra Parmesan
Red pepper flakes (optional)
🍳 Instructions
Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and (optional) garlic powder.
Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make garlic butter base: In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
Add cream + milk: Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir gently.
Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add chicken back in and let everything simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Toss linguine in the sauce until fully coated.
Serve hot with parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan.
🥣 Method (Chef Breakdown)
Browning the chicken creates a flavorful base that seasons the whole sauce.
Garlic butter melts into the cream for a deeper, richer Alfredo flavor.
Fresh Parmesan melts perfectly—no clumps, no graininess.
Simmering gently thickens the sauce into that silky restaurant-style finish.
Tossing the pasta in the pan helps the sauce cling beautifully.
🕰 History
Alfredo sauce began in Rome as a simple mix of butter and cheese, beloved for its richness. As the recipe traveled to America, cooks added heavy cream, garlic, and seasonings to transform it into the luxurious, creamy sauce we know today. Adding chicken became a classic restaurant twist, and pairing it with linguine elevates the dish with elegance and comfort in every forkful.
🧩 Formation (How Everything Comes Together)
Chicken juices season the pan
Butter melts into a rich base
Garlic releases flavor
Cream + milk + Parmesan join to create the sauce
Pasta absorbs the creamy goodness
Final toss blends everything into one perfect, cohesive dish
It’s layers of flavor building from the very bottom up.
❤️ For the Lovers
Serve this steaming bowl of creamy pasta to someone you love and watch their whole mood soften. It’s warm… comforting… indulgent… The kind of meal that makes someone lean back and say: “Baby, THIS is good.” Share it with warm bread, dim lights, and a quiet moment together. Food like this makes hearts feel full. ❤️
🥘 Extra Method Tips
Fresh Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.
For extra richness, add 1 tbsp cream cheese.
Don’t boil the sauce — simmer gently.
💕 Extra Lovers’ Touch
Serve two bowls, add a little extra Parmesan on top, sit close together, and share a moment. Creamy pasta has a way of turning dinner… into something special. ❤️
🎉 Conclusion
This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo is simple, rich, and absolutely delicious. From the tender chicken to the silky sauce, every bite feels like comfort. Perfect for busy nights, special evenings, or anytime you want to make a meal that everyone will rave about.
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