Description
SEO Optimized Description: Indulge in a vibrant and comforting meal with this Chicken Spaghetti featuring creamy burrata, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon butter garlic sauce. A perfect balance of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and seasoned chicken makes this pasta dish a delightful choice for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with gourmet flavors, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Meyer lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Roast the Tomatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender. - Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken slices with smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove and set aside. - Make the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:
Using the same skillet, melt butter. Add thinly sliced Meyer lemon and minced garlic. Sauté until lemons are tender and garlic is fragrant. - Cook the Spaghetti:
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss into the skillet with the lemon butter garlic sauce. Remove lemon slices before mixing. - Toast the Pine Nuts:
Lower the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes. - Assemble the Dish:
Combine roasted tomatoes, cooked chicken, and lemon butter spaghetti. Top with torn burrata cheese, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Meyer lemons with regular lemons and a pinch of sugar if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the lemon butter garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
