Garlic Herb Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, garlicky, herby, and soul-satisfyingly rich pasta dish that features succulent chicken thighs and a velvety Alfredo sauce.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet cooking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
250g linguine or fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken back in, spooning butter over top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
For Alfredo, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic briefly, then add cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Toss pasta in Alfredo sauce until fully coated.
Plate pasta alongside chicken and drizzle any leftover garlic butter from skillet over everything. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with roasted broccoli or sautéed green beans.
Serve with garlic bread or a crisp romaine salad.
Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
Don’t overcook the chicken, keep it juicy by covering to rest.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother and richer.
Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthy alternative.