Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken & Linguine in Alfredo Sauce

🍝🧄 🕒 Prep Time: 15 min🍳 Cook Time: 25–30 min🍽️ Serves: 4⸻🧾 Ingredients:For the Chicken:• 2 large chicken breasts (or 3–4 thighs), sliced into thin cutlets or strips• Salt & pepper, to taste• 1 tsp Italian seasoning• ½ tsp paprika• 2 tbsp olive oil• 2 tbsp unsalted butter• 4 cloves garlic, mincedFor the Alfredo Sauce:• 2 tbsp butter• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)• 1½ cups heavy cream• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese• Salt & pepper, to taste• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, classic in Alfredo)• ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed for thinning)• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)Pasta:• 12 oz linguine (or fettuccine), cooked al dente• Salted water for boiling⸻🔪 Instructions:1. Cook the Pasta:• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente.• Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.2. Prepare the Chicken:• Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, a