Description
Creamy chicken spaghetti with burrata brings Italian comfort to your dinner table. Silky pasta, tender chicken, and luxurious cheese create a harmonious blend that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) fresh burrata cheese
Starches:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble and mise en place all required culinary components for the dish.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, carefully searing seasoned chicken breasts until they develop a golden-brown exterior, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a resting surface.
- Introduce minced garlic to the same skillet, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, whisking consistently to create a smooth base. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 5 minutes, then incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until fully integrated.
- Simultaneously, prepare spaghetti in boiling water following package instructions until achieving perfect al dente texture. Drain pasta, preserving a small quantity of starchy cooking liquid.
- Slice the rested chicken into elegant strips and reintroduce them to the creamy sauce. Add drained spaghetti, delicately tossing to ensure comprehensive sauce coverage.
- Crown the dish with luxurious burrata cheese, allowing its creamy interior to meld with the warm pasta.
- Present immediately while piping hot, optionally embellishing with freshly torn basil leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for thin-sliced chicken breasts to ensure even and quick cooking, reducing preparation time.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if it becomes too thick, helping create a perfect creamy texture.
- Consider using lactose-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan Parmesan for dairy-sensitive diets, maintaining the recipe’s rich flavor profile.
- Toast fresh garlic briefly to prevent burning and release more complex, nutty aromatics that enhance the overall dish’s depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg