Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken Capers Recipes

ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE - IN ONE PAN

Steps:

• season chicken with salt and pepper
• on a medium heat add half the butter and oil to a large frypan and when the butter melts and gently foams add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes a side
• remove chicken onto a plate and cover with alfoil - see step 3 in the notes below
• add the remaining butter and oil to the pan and gently fry the garlic for a minute or two until the garlic is transparent but not browned
• add stock and bring to the boil
• add pasta and stir briefly to prevent sticking then stir occasionally while the pasta is cooking until most of the stock has been absorbed. Pasta is not fully cooked at this point
• add cream, parmesan and parsley
• mix and gently simmer until pasta is almost cooked, remove from heat- see step 8 in the notes below
• slice chicken and add to pasta tossing to coat the chicken
• serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside.
• Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan. Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
• Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers. Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND CHICKEN (LIGHTER)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Toss pasta with chicken, oil, butter, lemon juice, parsley, marjoram and garlic powder. Season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.

WHOLE-WHEAT ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN & CAPERS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan. Add chicken and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic and thyme; saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. add white wine and capers; cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes more.
• Toss chicken mixture with pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook the past according to package directions. Drain. (I cook the pasta with salt).
• In a large saucepan, under low heat, mix olive oil and chopped garlic, stirring constantly until garlic start browning.
• Turn off the heat, add angle hair, toss. Add salt, if necessary, and black pepper to taste.
• Serve with grilled chicken strips and lots of grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
• Notes:.
• Use extra virgin olive oil.
• When heating the olive oil with garlic be very careful so you don't burn the garlic.

BLUSHING ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Set aside., Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir the spreadable cheese and pureed tomatoes into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and remaining oil. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain pasta and serve with chicken mixture.