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Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon And Chicken Recipe

Experience a burst of fresh lemon flavor perfectly complementing tender chicken and delicate angel hair pasta. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes! Serve with Parmesan cheese and a side salad for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a simple lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 376.7 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon And Chicken

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Dried Marjoram
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

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How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon And Chicken

  1. Cook 8 ounces of angel hair pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a side of your favorite green salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

49g

Carbs

16g

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