{"id":365,"date":"2026-01-10T23:40:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=365"},"modified":"2026-01-10T23:40:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:40:17","slug":"creamy-garlic-butter-chicken-linguine-in-alfredo-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=365","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce<\/h1>\n

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Rich, comforting, and restaurant-quality pasta made at home<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food. Tender, juicy chicken cooked in garlic butter, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine, and coated in a silky, creamy Alfredo sauce. It\u2019s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for guests.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Chicken & Pasta:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/strong>, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper<\/strong>, to taste<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/strong> (optional, adds flavor and color)<\/li>\n
  • 12 oz linguine pasta<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Water + salt (for boiling pasta)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • 5\u20136 cloves garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n
    • 1 \u00bd cups heavy cream<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Salt & black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc cup pasta water<\/strong> (as needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For Garnish (Optional but Recommended ):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Fresh parsley<\/strong>, chopped<\/li>\n
      • Extra Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Instructions (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n

        1 Cook the Pasta<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil<\/li>\n
        • Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Reserve \u00bc cup pasta water<\/strong>, then drain and set aside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Don\u2019t overcook the pasta \u2014 it will finish cooking in the sauce later<\/p>\n

          2 Season & Cook the Chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika<\/li>\n
          • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat<\/li>\n
          • Add chicken and cook for 5\u20137 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally<\/li>\n
          • Cook until golden brown and fully cooked<\/li>\n
          • Remove chicken from the pan and set aside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            3 Make the Garlic Butter Sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium<\/li>\n
            • Add butter and let it melt<\/li>\n
            • Add minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for 30\u201360 seconds<\/strong> until fragrant
              \nDon\u2019t burn the garlic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              4 Create the Alfredo Sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • Pour in heavy cream and stir gently<\/li>\n
              • Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper<\/li>\n
              • Let the sauce simmer for 3\u20135 minutes<\/strong> until slightly thickened<\/li>\n
              • Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water<\/p>\n

                \u00a0Combine Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Add cooked chicken back into the sauce<\/li>\n
                • Add linguine and toss gently until fully coated<\/li>\n
                • Simmer together for 2\u20133 minutes<\/strong> so flavors blend perfectly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u00a0Pro Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n

                  Use fresh Parmesan<\/strong>, not pre-shredded
                  \nKeep heat medium-low<\/strong> to avoid breaking the sauce
                  \nTaste and adjust seasoning at the end
                  \nAdd pasta water little by little for a silky texture<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0Variations & Add-Ins<\/h2>\n
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                  • Add mushrooms <\/strong>, spinach , or broccoli<\/li>\n
                  • Swap chicken for shrimp\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Add extra garlic for garlic lovers<\/li>\n
                  • Use fettuccine or penne instead of linguine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n

                    Serve hot with:<\/p>\n

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                    • Garlic bread<\/li>\n
                    • Side salad<\/li>\n
                    • A sprinkle of parsley and extra Parmesan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or when you want comfort food done right<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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