Savory and refreshing, angel hair pasta with lemon and chicken is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of angel hair pasta with the bright acidity of lemon and the tender texture of chicken. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of angel hair pasta, lemon, and chicken is a classic for a reason—it's simply delicious. The lemon adds a bright, refreshing flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken, while the angel hair pasta provides a light and delicate base. This dish is also incredibly versatile—you can add other ingredients to it, such as vegetables, herbs, or cheese, to create your own unique variation. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, angel hair pasta with lemon and chicken is sure to please.
This article features two variations of this classic dish:
* **Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon and Chicken:** This recipe features a simple sauce made with just lemon juice, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It's a light and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
* **Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon, Chicken, and Asparagus:** This recipe adds asparagus to the mix for a more robust and flavorful dish. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Both of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So whether you're looking for a light and refreshing meal or a more robust and flavorful dish, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.
HONEY LEMON CHICKEN WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This Honey Lemon Chicken Pasta is ready in 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal! Pair with a simple salad or veggies for a full meal.
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories 30-Minute Meals
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook according to directions on box, drain, and set aside.
- To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add the honey, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, optional thyme, and stir to combine; set sauce aside.
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken, generously sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, and cook chicken over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
- Turn heat to medium-low, and carefully add the sauce noting that it may bubble up in the first few seconds.
- Allow sauce to bubble at a low boil for about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and reduced some, and chicken is cooked through. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout.
- Add pasta to skillet with the chicken and toss to combine and coat. Serve immediately.
- Chicken and pasta are best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1258 grams sodium, Sugar 39 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
LEMON ANGEL HAIR
I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.-Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
- Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
- Yield: 2 cups
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND CHICKEN
The fresh flavor burst of lemon perfectly accents the chicken and angel hair pasta in this quick and easy dish. Serve with a generous topping of Parmesan cheese and a tossed green salad.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Toss pasta with butter, lemon juice, parsley, marjoram and garlic powder; add chicken. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions.
Provided by Reeni
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan. Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers. Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 385.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Elegant and delicious. 2/22/09 After reading some reviews and problem of too much liquid I would suggest decreasing to perhaps 1 1/2 cups or use the pasta water which has the starch from the pasta that would provide a thickener. Also, be sure all of the flour was used to coat the chicken; that could also be a part of the problem Thanks for the all the input reviewers!
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, parmesan, and garlic powder. Dredge chicken in mixture.
- Melt butter in large skillet. Add chicken and brown. Add liquid. Stir until thickened.
- Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl.
- Pour chicken and sauce over pasta. Toss gently. Top with grated cheese.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 654.6, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 41.6
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN
If you want to put something on the table that'll give you time to spare on busy nights, give this delicious angel hair pasta with chicken a try. From start to finish, you're only 20 minutes away from a vibrantly colored meal! -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. If you can, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure you use a good quality oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
- Don't be afraid to add some extra lemon zest and juice. Lemon is the star of this dish, so don't be afraid to add some extra zest and juice to taste.
- Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is still creamy.
Conclusion:
Angel hair pasta with lemon and chicken is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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