Basil Chicken over Angel Hair

SUBMITTED BY: Wendy Mercadante  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"A tasty chicken and pasta dish."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 535 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair pasta until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and cover skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is hot and tomatoes are soft.
  3. Toss sauce with hot cooked angel hair pasta to coat. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by POOKY1969 
Awesome flavor, quick and simple to make. I did use 2 cans of basil, garlic and oregano diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2003 by CSANDST1 
This was very tasty. I didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand so I added a 14 oz. can of diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Suzy 
We like basil, so I put in extra -- probably around 1 1/2 cups. I'll probably use a red pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by Suzanne 
I love this recipe. I used fresh garden tomatoes, tripled the garlic, added dried oregano,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by wifeyluvs2cook 
This was very good, i used penne instead of angel hair. I sauted the onion with garlic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by Sarah Marie 
I absolutely LOVED this!!! (and so did the rest of the girls!) I have to admit that i didnt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by DRAGNLAW 
This is amazing. Not heavy like a regular pasta sauce. I can't say I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by REBECCA HENDERSON 
I love this recipe and we have it about once a month. I think it's great the way it is. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by Amanda 
This was a wonderful sauce i served it over speghetti squash and have made it 3 weeks in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
I used fresh Roma tomatoes in this dish. Delicious! When I finished making it, I felt it... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Basil Chicken over Angel Hair

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 362

  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 536mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
  • Protein: 28.4g

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