Description
A comforting Italian-inspired dinner featuring golden-seared garlic butter chicken served alongside tender linguine tossed in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Perfect for both weeknight indulgence and special occasions, this dish balances richness with freshness for a truly satisfying bite.
Ingredients
500g chicken breast, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
350g linguine pasta
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season diced chicken breast with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
4. In a saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
6. Toss linguine into the Alfredo sauce, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
7. Add chicken on top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Reserve pasta water before draining — it’s the secret to adjusting sauce texture.
Avoid boiling the sauce after adding cheese to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter chicken, Alfredo pasta, linguine recipes