Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Chicken Spaghetti recipe featuring succulent chicken, creamy burrata, and a zesty lemon butter garlic sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 8 oz burrata cheese (2 small balls)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté butter and garlic. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Simmer, then add cooked spaghetti, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and chicken. Toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer to bowls, top with torn burrata and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Grilled chicken can be used for a smokier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
