Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

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🛒 What You’ll Need

For the Garlic Butter Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) 🍗
  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted 🧈
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika & 1 tsp Garlic powder 🌶️✨
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped 🌿

For the Linguine & Alfredo Sauce:

  • 1 lb Linguine pasta (or fettuccine) 🍝
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream 🥛
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1 ½ cups Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • A pinch of nutmeg (the secret ingredient!) 🌰

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Searing the Chicken: Season your chicken generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6–8 mins per side). Remove and let rest. 🍗🔥🍳
  2. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente. 🍝💧⏲️
  3. The Alfredo Magic: In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the ½ cup of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 🧈🧄👃
  4. Creamy Goodness: Slowly pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until the sauce is smooth and velvety. 🥛🌪️🧀🤤
  5. Toss it Together: Add the cooked linguine directly into the sauce. Toss gently until every strand is coated in that liquid gold! 🍝🤝🌀
  6. Final Flourish: Slice the juicy chicken and place it right on top of the pasta. Garnish with a mountain of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan as seen in the photo! 🌿🧀👑✨
  7. Serve: Enjoy while it’s hot, creamy, and absolutely heavenly! 🍽️😋

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Fresh” Secret: Always grate your Parmesan from a block! Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make your sauce gritty instead of silky. 🧀🛡️💎
  • Pasta Water Hack: Save a splash of the starchy pasta water before draining. If your sauce gets too thick, add a little bit of the water to bring back that perfect consistency! 💧🍝🎯

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