🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

🛒 Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

For the pasta:

• 300 g linguine (or fettuccine)
• Salt for boiling water

For the Alfredo sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

• Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
• Drain and set aside (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water).

2. Cook the chicken

• Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
• Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add chicken strips and season with paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Cook until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.

3. Make the Alfredo sauce

• In the same pan, melt butter.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
• Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
• Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Combine everything

• Add cooked linguine into the sauce.
• Mix well, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Add the cooked chicken and toss gently.

5. Serve

• Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
• Serve hot and creamy!