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Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

Savory Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Garlic Sauce

Delight in this Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce, a comforting and family-friendly dish packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning use fresh herbs for a vibrant flavor
For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ lemon sliced thinly preferably Meyer lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons butter can use olive oil for lighter option
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 8 oz burrata cheese substitute with fresh mozzarella if unavailable
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • cup pine nuts lightly toasted, can replace with walnuts or omit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss 10 oz of cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Spread them evenly and roast for about 20 minutes until blistered and juicy.
  2. Slice 2 chicken breasts in half horizontally for even cooking, then season with salt, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Slice the cooked chicken.
  4. In the same skillet, add ½ sliced Meyer lemon, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and 4 tablespoons of butter. Cook on low-medium heat until the butter melts and garlic softens.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add 8 oz of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the lemon butter sauce, tossing to coat.
  7. Add the roasted cherry tomatoes and sliced chicken to the skillet with the spaghetti. Toss everything together gently.
  8. Serve the pasta onto plates, topping with slices of 8 oz of burrata cheese, garnishing with ½ cup of chopped fresh basil and ⅓ cup of lightly toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 31gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Chicken Spaghetti in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat gently with added broth or water if needed.

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