Chicken Alfredo Linguine

Chicken Alfredo Linguine is a delicious comfort food combining pasta with a rich, creamy sauce tossed with chicken. Easy to make, perfect as a cozy midweek dinner (with enough for leftovers), a family gathering or an indulgent weekend dinner feast.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Mom Approved - this is my moms Chicken Linguine recipe, full of flavor with added onion and lots of butter
• Hearty Dinner - tender chicken, creamy sauce tossed with al dente pasta with satisfy and fill everybody
• Customizable - choose your protein, your pasta or even add vegetables
• Big Dinner - feeds 6-8 people, or enough for leftovers for a family of 4, using the whole pasta packet (I hate pasta stragglers in the pantry)

Ingredients

• Linguine Noodles - or can use Fettuccine Noodles
• Butter and Olive Oil
• Onion and Garlic
• Chicken Breast
• Heavy Cream (Whipping Cream)
• Parmesan Cheese
• a Lemon - for juice and zest
• Salt and Pepper
• Garnish - freshly chopped Parsley

Equipment

• Large Pot for cooking Linguine
• Heatproof Measuring Cup to reserve Pasta Water
• Colander to drain Linguine
• Large Skillet or Frying Pan
• Zester for Lemon

How to Make Chicken Alfredo Linguine

1. Cook Linguine - fill a large pot with water and cook Linguine Noodles according to instructions. Pasta should be cooked al dente. Save 1½ cups of Pasta Water before draining. Rinse noodles and set aside.
2. Sauté - place 4 tablespoons of Butter in a frying pan. Over medium heat, sauté Onions until lightly golden. Stir in Garlic and cook for 1 minute. Set aside.
3. Prepare Chicken - slice ChIcken Breast into thin strips. Add 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil into a frying pan and fry Chicken until cooked.
4. Make Sauce - add Sautéed Onions back to frying pan with Chicken. Stir in Heavy Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, and Lemon Zest. Simmer for 2-3 minutes for flavors to comine.
5. Add Pasta - gently toss cooked Linguine until coated in the creamy sauce.
6. Adjust Sauce - slowly pour reserved Pasta Water until desired consistency is reached. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
7. Garnish - sprinkle fresh chopped Parsley and serve with extra Parmesan.

Chicken Alfredo Linguine Variations

• Vegetarian Alfredo - substitute Chicken with Mushrooms, Broccoli or Spinach
• Zucchini Noodles - make it gluten free and healthy by mixing through Zucchini Noodles
• Spicy - saute a chopped Chili Pepper with the onions for a spicy kick, or serve with Chili Pepper Flakes
• Seafood - substitute Chicken with Shrimp or Scallops
• Beef Alfredo - grill steak and slice into strips. Toss through pasta, bonus points for adding Blue Cheese for a stronger flavor

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Add Vegetables - fry Frozen Peas or Mushrooms while frying the caramelized onions, or toss Spinach or Sun-Dried Tomatoes when tossing Linguine
• Add Cream Cheese - adds extra creaminess and thickens the sauce too! Beware, also adds more calories 🤣
• Chicken Stock Powder - sprinkle a teaspoon of chicken stock into the cream sauce for extra flavor
• Al Dente Pasta - make sure not to overcook the pasta noodles. Suggest to cook for 1 minute less than suggested on the packet to get it perfect
• Different Cheeses - try Parmesan Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino, Gruyere or Fontina

Can I Make This Recipe Lower in Calories?

Yes. Substitute with lower fat alternatives. Additionally reduce the amount of Parmesan Cheese.

• use Half and Half instead of Heavy Cream
• mix 1 cup Milk with 1 cup Heavy Cream to reduce fat content
• mix 1 cup of Chicken Stock with 1 cup of Milk - thicken with a cornstarch slurry
• use a Light Cream or Coconut Milk

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge - place in airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 3 days.
• Freezer - not recommended for freezing as sauce separates when thawing.
• Reheating - place in skillet over low heat. Add a splash of milk to help loosen noodles and sauce.

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• Lasagna with Cottage Cheese
• Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
• Lasagna Stuffed Pasta Shells
• Meaty Lasagna with Chorizo
• Creamy Tuna Pasta
• Linguine Vongole (Clams)
• Creamy Pesto Pasta
• Sheet Pan Gnocchi

This timeless family dinner favorite is so easy to make! A classic Chicken Alfredo Linguine Recipe perfect for your family or when hosting guests. Rich and creamy, easy to customize, serve with Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Loaf and everyone will love this recipe. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted December 2017, updated March 2025