This Chicken Angel Hair Pasta is a savory delight. Made with chicken, and tomatoes, and smothered in a creamy sauce, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.
This Chicken Angel Hair Pasta is so delicious and satisfying. The sauteed chicken, rich and buttery sauce, and fresh onion and garlic give it so much flavor. It’s creamy, filling, and really easy to make.
This dish makes a great weeknight dinner because it’s simple and doesn’t take a lot of time. With a handful of ingredients, you can plate a scrumptious meal for your family in about 30 minutes. This Chicken Angel Hair Pasta is just the thing when you need a great meal on a busy night. Let’s look at what you’ll need to make it.
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Main Ingredients
- Pasta. Angel hair of other types of pasta can be used.
- Chicken. You can use chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs. The latter one is juicier.
- Olive oil. Or another oil of choice.
- Chicken Seasoning. Garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Butter. To add more creaminess.
- Onion. For sweetness.
- Garlic.
- Tomatoes. Use fresh chopped tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes.
- Heavy Cream. Or Half & Half.
- Parmesan.
- Red Pepper Flakes. For a touch of heat.
- Parsley. Fresh is best here.
How to make Chicken Angel Hair Pasta
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt.
3. To a large skillet, add olive oil and fry the chicken over high heat until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. To the same skillet, add butter, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until the onions soften, for about 3-4 minutes.
5. At this point, add the chopped tomatoes and salt and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Now is a great time to start cooking pasta. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Usually, angel hair pasta cooks in 4-5 minutes.
7. Now, reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the chicken and stir everything well. The sauce is ready. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
8. . Lastly, add the cooked pasta and fresh parsley to the sauce. Mix them together gently, adding some hot pasta water if the sauce needs to be thinned. Serve.
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Keep the chicken pieces uniform. To ensure that the pieces cook evenly and they are not too big, cut them all into about the same bite-sized piece.
- Cook the pasta al dente. Since the pasta is going to go into the hot sauce, you don’t want it to be overcooked, so cook it to al dente or slightly under.
- Salt to taste. Between the salt that is added and the salted pasta water, the salt level of this dish will vary. Make sure to taste it before you add more salt.
- Reserve some pasta water. If you want the sauce to be a little thinner, save some pasta water to use for this purpose. The starch in it will ensure it blends well with the creamy sauce.
Variations to this Recipe
- Use other types of pasta. Besides angel hair, you can also make this dish with spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine, and others. Just note that cook times will vary.
- Substitute another meat. You can also make this recipe with sausage, meatballs, or pork in place of the chicken. Even shrimp would work.
- Add some vegetables. Make this dish even more satisfying with the addition of spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, or other veggies.
- Make it spicy. Add some more heat with cayenne pepper or extra red pepper flakes for a bigger kick.
How to Store and Reheat it
You can store any leftovers of this Chicken Angel Hair Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat it, either warm it in the microwave or place it back in the skillet on the stovetop until heated through. You may need to add a touch of heavy cream or broth to thin out the sauce as it absorbs into the pasta while stored in the fridge.
What to Serve this Chicken Angel Hair Pasta with
- Salad. Start your meal with a salad, like this Refreshing Cucumber Salad, Marinated Tomato Salad, or Kale Salad with Quinoa.
- Soup. Serve this Chicken Angel Hair Pasta with a bowl of Hearty Mushroom Soup, Lentil and Kale Soup, or Turkey Cabbage Soup.
- Vegetables. Pair this pasta dish with some Steamed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Asparagus, The Best Vegetable Fritters, or Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts.
- Bread. Serve this with some crusty garlic bread, dinner rolls, or Potato Flatbread.
I hope you enjoy this Chicken Angel Hair Pasta as much as I do. It’s scrumptious, savory, and simple.
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Chicken Angel Hair Pasta
This Chicken Angel Hair Pasta is a savory delight. Made with chicken, and tomatoes, and smothered in a creamy sauce, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lb. chicken breast, or bonelles skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. tomatoes, diced or canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream or Half & Half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
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Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt.
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To a large skillet, add olive oil and fry the chicken over high heat until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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To the same skillet, add butter, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until the onions soften, for about 3-4 minutes.
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At this point, add the chopped tomatoes and salt and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
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Now is a great time to start cooking pasta. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Usually, angel hair pasta cooks in 4-5 minutes.
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Now, reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the chicken and stir everything well. The sauce is ready. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
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Lastly, add the cooked pasta and fresh parsley to the sauce. Mix them together gently, adding some hot pasta water if the sauce needs to be thinned. Serve.
Notes
How to Store and Reheat it
You can store any leftovers of this Chicken Angel Hair Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat it, either warm it in the microwave or place it back in the skillet on the stovetop until heated through. You may need to add a touch of heavy cream or broth to thin out the sauce as it absorbs into the pasta while stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 41gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 869mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1531IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 3mg
