Description
Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a bright, creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon butter garlic sauce, and luscious burrata. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a special meal to impress!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
For the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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½ cup heavy cream
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Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta
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8 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
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4 ounces burrata cheese, torn into small pieces
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Season and Cook the Chicken:
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Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
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Make the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in lemon juice and zest, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the Pasta:
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Assemble the Dish:
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Slice cooked chicken into strips.
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Toss pasta with lemon butter garlic sauce and sliced chicken until coated.
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Gently fold in burrata pieces.
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Serve:
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Garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
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Notes
Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for juicier results.
Use mozzarella if you can’t find burrata.
Add extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor if desired.
Save some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it’s too thick.
Great paired with a crisp white wine and crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg