Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce 🍋🧈🧄
Introduction
Indulge in a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted tomatoes, succulent chicken, and creamy Burrata cheese. This Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a perfect blend of savory and fresh ingredients, making it a must-try for your next meal. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (sliced in half) 🍅
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Chicken Pasta:
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts) 🍗
- ¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- ½ lemon (preferably, Meyer lemon), thinly sliced 🍋
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 4 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 8 oz spaghetti 🍝
- 8 oz Burrata cheese 🧀
Garnish:
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 🌰
Instructions
1️⃣ Roasted Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
- Prepare tomatoes: Toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. 🥄
- Roast tomatoes: Spread the tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet without overcrowding. Roast for about 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta. ⏲️
2️⃣ Chicken Pasta:
- Slice the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. 🥩
- Season the chicken: Season the cutlets with salt, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. 🌶️🌿
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it thinly. 🍗
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the lemon slices, minced garlic, and butter. Cook on low-medium heat for a couple of minutes to release the lemon juices and soften the garlic. Remove from heat. 🍋🧄🧈
3️⃣ Pasta:
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta. 💦🍝
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the lemon slices, garlic, and butter. Mix everything well and then remove the lemon slices. 🍋🍝
4️⃣ Combine and Serve:
- Assemble the dish: Top the pasta with the cooked sliced chicken and roasted tomatoes. 🍗🍅
- Add final touches: Add Burrata cheese, fresh basil, and lightly toasted pine nuts. 🧀🌿🌰
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce! 😋🍽️
Conclusion
This recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon and garlic with the richness of Burrata cheese and the savory taste of roasted tomatoes and seasoned chicken. It’s a perfect dish for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a special gathering. Try it out and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Happy cooking! 🍽️💕
PrintChicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce 🍋🧈🧄
Ingredients
Roasted Tomatoes:
10 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (sliced in half) 🍅
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
Salt and pepper 🧂
Chicken Pasta:
1.5 lb chicken breast (2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts) 🍗
¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
2 teaspoons smoked paprika 🌶️
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
½ lemon (preferably, Meyer lemon), thinly sliced 🍋
4 cloves garlic 🧄
4 tablespoons butter 🧈
8 oz spaghetti 🍝
8 oz Burrata cheese 🧀
Garnish:
½ cup fresh basil, chopped 🌿
⅓ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 🌰
Instructions
1️⃣ Roasted Tomatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
Toss cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. 🥄
Spread on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet without overcrowding. 📝
Roast for about 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta. ⏲️
2️⃣ Chicken Pasta:
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thin cutlets. 🥩
Season them with salt, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. 🌶️🌿
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet until hot. 🔥
Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and slice it thinly. 🍗
To the same skillet, add lemon slices, minced garlic, and butter. Cook for a couple of minutes on low-medium heat to release lemon juices and to soften the garlic. Remove from heat. 🍋🧄🧈
3️⃣ Pasta:
Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain. 💦🍝
Add cooked and drained pasta to the same skillet with lemon slices, garlic, and butter. Mix everything well and remove lemon slices. 🍋🍝
4️⃣ Combine and Serve:
Top the pasta with cooked sliced chicken and roasted tomatoes. 🍗🍅
Add Burrata cheese, fresh basil, and lightly toasted pine nuts. 🧀🌿🌰
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce! 😋🍽️