Description
A delicious recipe featuring angel hair pasta tossed with tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Season the chicken pieces with half of the salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 2 to 3 minutes until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and garlic.
- Toss in the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté additional vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you need a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate