Description
A creamy and savory garlic butter chicken dish served with linguine in a luxurious Alfredo sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 ounces linguine
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet, then sauté remaining garlic until fragrant but not burnt.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as desired.
- Toss in the linguine, mix gently with the sauce, and slice the rested chicken to lay atop. Garnish with parsley.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute chicken broth for cream. Pair with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, alfredo, garlic butter, family dinner, comfort food