Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

from juliasalbum.com
50 min

Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is a comfort food dinner that a whole family will love!  This colorful and vibrant pasta looks sophisticated enough for a weekend dinner and is simple enough to make on a regular weeknight.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes (sliced in half))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast ((2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts))
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon ((preferably, Meyer lemon) thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 8 oz Burrata cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, without overcrowding. Roast for about 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta.

  2. 2

    This recipe uses 1.5 lb of chicken breasts which usually means 2 large chicken breasts. Make sure to use thinly sliced chicken breasts. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Season them with salt, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    When serving, add chicken spaghetti to the plates and divide the burrata cheese among the plates. Top with chopped fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.