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Garlic Butter Chicken Linguine

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A comforting dish featuring tender chicken strips and linguine enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce with garlic, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water if needed for consistency
  • to taste fresh parsley (optional garnish)
  • to taste extra Parmesan (optional garnish)

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta and Chicken
  1. Boil the linguine in a pot of salted water until it’s al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
  1. Using the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and 3 more minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds.
  2. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until smooth.
  3. Mix in the grated Parmesan, then season with salt and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss the cooked linguine in the creamy Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Carefully fold the chicken back into the skillet.
  2. Plate the creamy linguine topped with garlic butter chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. When reheating, add a splash of cream or reserved pasta water to maintain creaminess.
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