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Chicken Angel Hair Pasta

A light, creamy angel hair pasta with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and Parmesan for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz tomatoes, diced or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and generously season with salt.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes; remove chicken and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook until the onion is softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes to warm and combine flavors; season with additional salt to taste if needed.
  • When the tomato mixture is cooking, add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, usually 4–5 minutes, until al dente; reserve some pasta cooking water and drain.
  • Lower the skillet heat to low, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan, and bring to a gentle simmer until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce; adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the drained pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet, tossing gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved hot pasta water to loosen it.
  • Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Colander

Notes

  • Leftovers keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed.