Summer Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Name: Summer Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon chili powder; olive oil (for cooking in); ½ cup apple juice; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 -3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 ½ tablespoons dried basil leaves; sea salt (or regular); fresh ground pepper (or regular black pepper); 16 ounces angel hair pasta

Servings: persons

3 -4 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
¾ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
olive oil (for cooking in)
½ cup apple juice
½ cup chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons dried basil leaves
sea salt (or regular)
fresh ground pepper (or regular black pepper)
16 ounces angel hair pasta

1
In a small bowl combine pepper, salt, and chili powder and sprinkle mixture on bothe sides of chicken halves.
2
Pour a few tablespoons of olive oil into a 12 inches frying pan (can use larger if desired) and cook chicken in oil until lightly browned flipping once (I do mine in two rounds to not overcrowd the pan).
3
While chicken is cooking, in a medium mixing bowl mix apple juice, chicken broth, italian dressing, garlic powder, and basil leaves.
4
When chicken is browned, pour apple juice mixture into pan with chicken.
5
Cover and reduce heat to low.
6
Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
7
While chicken is cooking, boil pasta according to package directions.
8
When chicken is fully cooked, remove from sauce and sprinkle with sea salt and ground pepper, letting sauce continue to simmer.
9
Pour sauce over angel hair, coating thoroughly.
10
Serve with chicken and enjoy!

612

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Summer Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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