Weeknight Italian Chicken With Angel Hair Recipe

Name: Weeknight Italian Chicken With Angel Hair
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. angel hair pasta; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes; 6 Tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. white wine or low sodium chicken broth; 4 cloves garlic, pressed; 4 Tbsp. capers, drained; 2 tsp. dried mixed Italian herbs; 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp butter (optional); Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. angel hair pasta
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
6 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. white wine or low sodium chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, pressed
4 Tbsp. capers, drained
2 tsp. dried mixed Italian herbs
1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter (optional)
Grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

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Cook pasta following package directions, making sure to keep it VERY al dente. Reserve some pasta boiling water. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a 12-inch saute pan over high heat. As oil starts to smoke, add chicken, making sure not to crowd pan. Brown chicken, stirring frequently. Turn down burner to medium high. Add garlic, herbs and pepper flakes. Saute for 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Add capers, broth or wine and salt and pepper to taste. Add butter if using. Simmer for 1 minute then add hot, drained pasta to saute pan, turning with tongs to combine. Add a little reserved pasta boiling water to saute pan if pasta is too dry. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Add additional red pepper flakes at table if desired.

869

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. angel hair pasta, 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes, 6 Tbsp. olive oil, 6 oz. white wine or low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Italian Chicken With Angel Hair 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.

Weeknight Italian Chicken With Angel Hair

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