Go Back
A white bowl filled with thin angel hair pasta, golden pan-seared chicken pieces, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Season the chicken pieces with half of the salt and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 2 to 3 minutes until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and garlic.
  • Toss in the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
  • Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.