Angel Hair W/Saffron, Mushrooms and Chicken Recipe

Name: Angel Hair W/Saffron, Mushrooms and Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup scallion, chopped; 3 cups sliced button mushrooms; salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 1 cup white wine; 1 (16 ounce) box angel hair pasta; 2 pinches saffron; chopped chives, to taste, garnish

Servings: persons

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup scallion, chopped
3 cups sliced button mushrooms
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) box angel hair pasta
2 pinches saffron
chopped chives, to taste, garnish

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
Heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium-heat.
3
Add scallions and saute 1-2 minutes.
4
Add mushrooms and cook an additional 4-6 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
7
Add remaining extra-virgin olive oil to same skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
8
Add chicken and saute 2-3 minutes.
9
Add wine and mix well, incorporating any browned bits of chicken that stuck to the bottom of skillet.
10
Reduce wine by 1/2.
11
Add scallions and mushrooms.
12
Cook pasta for 2-3 minutes.
13
Drain pasta reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid.
14
Add saffron to the cooking water to taste; water should be a deep yellow color.
15
Add pasta to skillet and continue cooking until al dente, adding enough of the saffron water to thin, as desired.
16
Starch released from the pasta will thicken sauce.
17
As soon as the pasta is al dente, season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
18
Garnish with chives, if desired.
19
Serve with white wine and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup scallion, chopped, 3 cups sliced button mushrooms, salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair W/Saffron, Mushrooms and Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Angel Hair W/Saffron, Mushrooms and Chicken

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