Lemon Basil Pasta (With Chicken)
In this lemon basil pasta, thin angel hair noodles are paired with a creamy, zesty white wine sauce, fresh basil, Parmesan and golden cubes of chicken breast.
Servings: 6
Calories: 465kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound angel hair pasta or capellini1
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup basil leaves thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- fresh basil leaves
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and toss it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil so that it doesn’t stick together. Reserve.1 pound angel hair pasta
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and fry until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and reserve.1 ½ pounds chicken breast
- Heat the same pan to medium heat and melt the butter in it. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.1 tablespoon butter, 3 garlic cloves
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the lemon juice, white wine, cream and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until heated through.½ cup lemon juice, ½ cup white wine, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup basil leaves
- Toss the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve the pasta topped with the chicken, freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
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Notes
- Angel hair substitute: If need be, you can use capellini noodles as a substitution for the angel hair. They are only slightly thicker than angel hair noodles.
- Pasta cooking time: Angel hair cooks quicker than regular spaghetti. It will take about only 3 to 5 minutes to cook it al dente.
- How much water to add to the pot? For each pound of pasta, 4 quarts of water is needed in the pot for cooking.
- To prevent pasta sticking: As soon as the pasta hits the water, be sure to stir and separate the strands so that they don't stick together.
- Fridge storage: Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 to 4 days in a covered container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
