Description
Chicken spaghetti with burrata and lemon butter garlic sauce promises pure culinary elegance from Italian kitchens. Rich cream meets zesty citrus, creating a luxurious pasta experience that draws you into comfort and sophistication with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Proteins:
- 1.5 lb (680 grams) chicken breast (2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Burrata cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (284 grams) cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ lemon (preferably Meyer lemon), thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until it reaches a perfect al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes (453 grams or of pasta).
- While the pasta cooks, slice boneless chicken breasts into uniform thin strips, ensuring even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully searing chicken pieces until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and spread cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with sea salt to intensify their natural sweetness.
- Roast tomatoes for 15-20 minutes until they become slightly charred and release their concentrated juices, creating a rich, caramelized flavor profile.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving approximately of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter and add minced garlic, creating a fragrant base for the lemon butter sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the garlic butter, whisking to create a smooth, tangy emulsion that will coat the pasta beautifully.
- Combine the spaghetti, sautéed chicken, and roasted tomatoes in the skillet, gently tossing to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Delicately tear the burrata cheese into rustic pieces, allowing its creamy interior to melt slightly into the warm pasta.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves and toasted pine nuts over the dish, adding layers of aromatic complexity and textural contrast.
- Drizzle the lemon butter garlic sauce generously over the pasta, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Serve immediately, presenting the dish with an extra sprinkle of fresh basil and a wedge of lemon for guests to adjust brightness to their preference.
Notes
- Elevate your pasta game with this restaurant-worthy dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
- Burrata adds unexpected luxurious creaminess, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that surprises every bite.
- Roasting tomatoes concentrates their natural sweetness, developing deeper flavor profiles beyond basic cooking techniques.
- Toasting pine nuts releases intense nutty aromatics, providing delightful crunch and sophisticated undertones to the pasta.
- Fresh basil brings bright herbal notes that cut through the richness, balancing the dish’s complex flavor spectrum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg