Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy burrata, and perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This recipe is simple yet elegant, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water gradually while scraping up any bits from the skillet.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti back into the skillet with sliced chicken until well coated in the sauce.
- Tear burrata into pieces and scatter over the pasta. Gently mix to allow it to melt slightly.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg