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
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
For the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta
8 ounces spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
4 ounces burrata cheese, torn into small pieces
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Season and Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
Make the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in lemon juice and zest, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Pasta:
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the Dish:
Slice cooked chicken into strips.
Toss pasta with lemon butter garlic sauce and sliced chicken until coated.
Gently fold in burrata pieces.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
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