Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata is a decadent comfort dish featuring tender chicken, rich spaghetti, and luscious burrata. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz high-quality spaghetti
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted into a silky sauce.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the creamy mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve topped with torn burrata cheese.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian herbs before cooking.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg