Description
This Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a creamy, flavorful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a luscious lemony butter garlic sauce topped with rich burrata cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it balances zesty lemon and garlic with the indulgence of burrata and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Chicken
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 8 oz burrata cheese (2 small balls or torn into pieces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the pasta cooks, season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 6–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together thoroughly to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Pasta: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently mix to combine with the pasta and sauce.
- Add Burrata and Herbs: Just before serving, top the pasta and chicken with torn pieces of burrata cheese and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley for a fresh finish.
- Serve: Serve the dish warm, optionally accompanied by a fresh arugula salad or garlic bread.
Notes
- Add burrata just before serving to maintain its creamy texture.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce while cooking the garlic and butter.
- To add crunch and interest, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side arugula salad or warm garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
