Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata Cheese
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines spaghetti, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for best flavor.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Pine nuts, toasted Toast in a skillet for extra flavor.
- 8 oz Burrata cheese Tear into pieces before adding.
- 4 tbsp Butter For sautéing garlic.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 unit Lemon, juice of To brighten the dish.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh basil Adds fragrance and taste.
Instructions
Cooking the Spaghetti
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Preparing the Ingredients
- While the pasta is cooking, shred your cooked chicken.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until warm.
- Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet. Pour in the lemon juice and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently.
- Tear burrata cheese into pieces and place on top of the pasta, allowing it to melt slightly.
Serving
- Finish by sprinkling toasted pine nuts and garnishing with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add any additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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