Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken Capers Recipes

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.

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 AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp.
• oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken.
• Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel.
• Begin heating water for pasta.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet and add onion and green pepper.
• Cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add frozen vegetables and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package.
• While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to skillet and stir to combine.
• Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl.
• Top with chicken and vegetable mixture and serve immediately, with extra parmesan cheese for sprinkling.

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 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.