Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata
Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and creamy burrata cheese, all tossed in a rich sauce with perfectly cooked spaghetti. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your guests or family with its delicious flavors and vibrant presentation. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing basil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each side).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then pour in heavy cream.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and toss spaghetti with the cream sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Gently fold in burrata cheese until warmed through. Serve garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: To customize this dish, consider swapping chicken for shrimp or adding seasonal vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. For meal prep, you can prepare all components ahead of time and combine just before serving.