Creamy Chicken Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
This easy one-pot chicken and angel hair pasta in creamy garlic sauce with zucchini is a delicious family meal all will enjoy.
Servings 4
Calories 419kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 zucchini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon thyme leaves fresh de-stemmed
- 2 ⅔ cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 8 ounces Whole Grain Angel Hair
- ¼ grated Parmesan + more to top individual servings
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into 2 inch long matchsticks, mince garlic, then thinly slice chicken mostly across the grain.
- Put oil in pan over med-high heat, then add the zucchini, garlic, chicken and thyme.
- Saute until chicken is just barley cooked, then add stock and cream. Stir.
- Once the liquid starts to bubble add the angel hair pasta. Gently stir, the pasta will soften quickly, just take care it doesn't stick together.
- Cook uncovered stirring frequently, to ensure even cooking & to avoid sticking. Once about ¾ of the liquid has absorbed or steamed off add the Parmesan cheese and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Mix in well. Add salt if needed.
- Cook about 1 more minute, then remove from burner and serve with grated cheese on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg