Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with silky linguine in a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, letting them melt into the sauce. Simmer until thick and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss to coat everything in the Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, linguine, alfredo, creamy pasta, Italian dish