Description
Creamy chicken spaghetti meets luxurious burrata in this irresistible Italian-inspired dish. Parmesan-crusted chicken nestles atop silky pasta, creating a harmonious blend of comfort and elegance that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts), thinly sliced
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz burrata cheese
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lemon (preferably, Meyer lemon), thinly sliced
Roasted Tomato and Garnish Ingredients:
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the roasted tomatoes by heating the oven to 400°F (204°C). Thoroughly coat whole cherry tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread the seasoned tomatoes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until they become slightly blistered and caramelized.
- While tomatoes are roasting, season boneless, skinless chicken breasts with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and dried Italian herb blend.
- Heat of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and slice into thin strips.
- In the same skillet, melt of unsalted butter. Sauté fresh lemon slices and minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving of pasta water.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the lemon-garlic butter mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- Arrange spaghetti on serving plates, top with sliced chicken and roasted tomatoes.
- Finish by adding torn burrata cheese, fresh basil leaves, and toasted pine nuts as a garnish.
Notes
- Roasting tomatoes intensifies their natural sweetness and creates a rich, concentrated flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Seasoning chicken with smoked paprika and Italian herbs adds depth and complexity to the protein, making each bite more exciting.
- Cooking lemon slices in butter creates a delightful citrusy sauce that brightens the entire pasta and infuses a subtle tangy warmth.
- Burrata cheese brings a luxurious, creamy texture that melts beautifully over the hot pasta, creating an indulgent and restaurant-quality finish.
- Toasting pine nuts before sprinkling provides a nutty crunch and enhances their natural oils, adding a gourmet touch to the presentation.
- Using the same skillet for multiple components helps build layers of flavor and reduces cleanup time, making this recipe both delicious and practical.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg