Description
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, al dente spaghetti, and a rich cream sauce topped with luscious burrata cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until combined.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with drained spaghetti. Mix gently, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve warm by topping each plate with torn burrata cheese and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing vegetables like spinach or bell peppers along with the garlic.
- Substitute burrata with any cheese of your choice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg