Here’s a full recipe for Angel Chicken Pasta — a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken and delicate pasta. I’ll also include nutritional info and macros per serving.
Angel Chicken Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 12 oz (340 g) angel hair pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta:
- Boil angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken strips, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook until golden and cooked through (~5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta and chicken:
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Optional Variations
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood version.
- Use light cream or Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie sauce.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~520 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| └ Fiber | 2 g |
| └ Sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| └ Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg |
| Sodium | ~450 mg |
| Calcium | ~180 mg |
Macro Breakdown:
- Protein: ~25%
- Carbs: ~32%
- Fat: ~43%
💡 Pro Tip:
- Angel hair pasta cooks very fast (2–4 min), so prep the sauce first to avoid overcooking.
- Toss pasta immediately in the sauce for creamy coating without drying out.
If you want, I can also make a “lighter, lower-fat Angel Chicken Pasta” version that keeps the creaminess but cuts calories and fat by 30–40%.
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