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Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

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Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, roasted tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a zesty lemon butter sauce tossed with spaghetti. It’s comforting, elegant, and packed with fresh flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (for tomatoes)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 balls burrata cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  2. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Season with salt, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  4. In the same skillet, add lemon slices, minced garlic, and butter. Cook over low-medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and discard lemon slices after flavor is infused.
  5. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the lemon butter garlic sauce.
  6. Top pasta with sliced chicken and roasted tomatoes. Plate and divide burrata between servings.
  7. Garnish with chopped basil and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap spaghetti for linguine or fettuccine if preferred.
  • Add red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine to the sauce for variation.
  • Use fresh mozzarella or ricotta if burrata isn’t available.
  • Store components separately and assemble just before serving for best results.
  • Burrata does not reheat well—add fresh when serving leftovers.

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