Description
This easy Angel Hair Pasta recipe has a creamy Parmesan sauce with flavorful chicken. It’s easy to make from scratch and will become a new family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper (or lemon pepper seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ lb. angel hair pasta
- Parsley, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¾ teaspoon oregano
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep Work: Combine chicken broth, half and half, and seasonings; set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients.
- Sear the Chicken: Slice chicken in half lengthwise, pound to 1-inch thick, pat dry, and season. Sprinkle with flour and sear in olive oil until golden, 3-4 minutes per side. Rest for 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Sauce: Deglaze skillet with chicken broth and reduce by half. Add butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add the chicken broth and half and half mixture, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente (about 4 minutes). Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Toss pasta into the sauce, add chicken, and stir. Add splashes of pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Shred the cheese from a wedge for better melting. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 648 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg
Keywords: angel hair pasta, creamy parmesan sauce, chicken pasta, easy dinner