Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta

1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

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2️⃣ Cook the chicken

3. Heat olive oil + butter in a skillet.
4. Add chicken strips, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
5. Cook until golden and fully cooked.
6. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
7. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

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3️⃣ Make the Alfredo sauce

8. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.
9. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
10. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
11. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
12. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).
13. Add a splash of pasta water if sauce is too thick.

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4️⃣ Combine

14. Add cooked linguine to the Alfredo sauce.
15. Toss until fully coated and creamy.
16. Add chicken back on top or mix it into the pasta.

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5️⃣ Serve

17. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
18. Serve hot — creamy, garlicky perfection!

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✨ Tips

• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
• Use fettuccine instead of linguine if you prefer.
• To make it extra creamy, add 2 tbsp cream cheese.
• For spicy lovers: add red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.

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