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Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Luscious Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

A comforting dish marrying juicy chicken, slinky spaghetti, and a luscious lemon butter garlic sauce, topped with creamy burrata.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz spaghetti Look for high-quality Italian pasta.
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Ensure you’re using freshly sourced chicken.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin is ideal.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best aroma.
  • 8 oz burrata cheese Look for quality burrata.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter At room temperature for easy incorporation.
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced Fresh lemon juice is best.
  • 1/2 cup white wine A dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc enhances the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Elevates the dish.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, around 5–7 minutes.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release all those delicious brown bits. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir until the butter has melted and everything is combined into a smooth sauce.
  5. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Divide the spaghetti among plates, topping each portion with a generous scoop of burrata. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for an hour before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.