Here’s a rich, restaurant-style Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine recipe with detailed steps so you get silky sauce and juicy chicken every time.
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🍝 Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
For the Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
5–6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Pasta:
250–300 g linguine
Water + salt for boiling
Garnish (Optional):
Fresh parsley
Extra parmesan
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🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
3. Add linguine and cook until al dente (usually 8–10 minutes).
4. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
5. Drain and set aside.
👉 Do not overcook — it will cook more in the sauce.
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2️⃣ Prepare & Cook the Chicken
1. Pat chicken dry.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil + butter in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
5. Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes.
6. Slice into strips.
👉 Resting keeps it juicy.
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3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Cream Sauce
In the same pan:
1. Add 4 tablespoons butter.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds (do not burn).
3. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream and stir.
5. Simmer on low for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
7. Add chili flakes (optional).
8. Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
👉 If sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.
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4️⃣ Combine Everything
1. Add cooked linguine to the sauce.
2. Toss until coated.
3. Add sliced chicken on top or mix in.
4. Simmer 1–2 minutes so flavors combine.
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🌿 Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle parsley.
Add extra parmesan.
Serve hot.
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💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Creamy Pasta
✔ Use freshly grated parmesan (pre-grated doesn’t melt well)
✔ Keep heat low after adding cream
✔ Don’t boil the sauce — it can separate
✔ Add pasta water slowly to control thickness
✔ For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon cream cheese
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🔥 Flavor Variations
🧄 Extra Garlic Version
Add roasted garlic paste along with minced garlic.
🥬 Spinach Version
Add 1 cup fresh spinach before adding pasta.
🍄 Mushroom Version
Sauté sliced mushrooms after cooking chicken.
🌶 Spicy Version
Add ½ teaspoon cayenne or more chili flakes.
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If you’d like, I can also give:
A lighter / healthier version
A one-pot version
A baked version
A shrimp instead of chicken version
Just tell me 😊