Best 9 Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken And Avocado Pesto Recipes

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Craving a light and flavorful pasta dish bursting with vibrant flavors? Look no further than "Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Avocado Pesto." This tantalizing recipe combines the delicate texture of angel hair pasta with tender chicken, creamy avocado pesto, and a harmonious blend of seasonings. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that showcases the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors.

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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions.

Provided by Reeni

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup butter, divided
1 cup dry white wine
⅓ cup chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 385.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES



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This delicious pasta and vegetables side dish cooked with avocados is ready in merely 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 to 3/4 large avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes
4 medium tomatoes, cut into small cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; add garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not brown; remove from heat.
  • Stir basil, avocado and tomatoes into garlic in sauce-pan. Toss vegetable mixture and pasta. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

ANGEL CHICKEN PASTA



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A delicious, easy company dish - the flavors are wonderful. A favorite with my family. I usually double the recipe so we can have leftovers.

Provided by Marian Collins

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup butter
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
½ cup white wine
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
4 ounces cream cheese with chives
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in wine and golden mushroom soup. Mix in cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.
  • Bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 107.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1264.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CREAMY AVOCADO PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Creamy avocado pesto chicken pasta. It's a lightened up version of traditional basil pesto and is done in about 45 minutes (including time to bake the chicken).

Provided by Sweet Basil

Categories     Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4-5 chicken breast tenders
olive oil (for brushing)
spices (for chicken)
1 lb penne pasta (or desired pasta)
1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed )
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts (I used a mixture of both)
2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 avocado
sea salt and pepper
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush chicken generously with olive oil and season with desired spices. I sprinkled salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and cayenne pepper over top.
  • Place chicken equally-spaced on greased baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is completely white throughout and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  • Add penne and cook for 11 minutes, or until your preferred doneness.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
  • Add basil leaves, garlic, and nuts to a food processor and pulse so the basil and nuts are well broken up.
  • Add olive oil, lemon juice, avocado flesh, and salt and pepper and process until sauce is creamy.
  • Once the pasta is done, drain cooked penne with a colander and return pasta to the pot.
  • Add sauce, Parmesan cheese, and chicken and stir so that everything is combined.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 612 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 2280 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 27 g

PESTO AND TOMATO ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Make and share this Pesto and Tomato Angel Hair Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb angel hair pasta
3 cloves garlic
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 ounces parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced tomato

Steps:

  • Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions.
  • Turn on food processor and drop garlic down feed tube.
  • Stop the processor and add basil, nuts, cheese and salt and pepper.
  • Pulse until finely chopped, then with motor running, add oil gradually through tube until blended.
  • Drain pasta and reserve some of cooking water.
  • Toss pasta with the pesto, then add tomatoes.
  • If mixture is too thick, add a little cooking water.
  • Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942.7, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 657.4, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 24

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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If you want to put something on the table that'll give you time to spare on busy nights, give this delicious angel hair pasta with chicken a try. From start to finish, you're only 20 minutes away from a vibrantly colored meal! -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ANGEL HAIR PESTO



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Add crusty bread and a salad to this easy pasta dish to make a complete meal in mere minutes. "The creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil is a pleasant change from traditional tomato-based sauces," writes Irene Smoliga of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 fresh basil leaves
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for pesto, in a blender, combine the oil, cream cheese, garlic and basil; cover and process until smooth., Drain the pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with tomatoes and pesto; sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Pesto and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melinda 2

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1/2 sweet onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
salt
pepper
garlic salt
lemon pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Prepare Angel Hair Pasta to pkg. directions and drain.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil.
  • Saute onion and garlic. About 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and pesto. Add salt and pepper, continue to cook until hot.
  • Add cooked pasta, Parmesean cheese, garlic salt and lemon pepper.
  • Toss and Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: Angel hair pasta is the traditional choice for this dish, but you can use any long, thin pasta like spaghetti or linguine.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce well.
  • Make the Pesto Ahead of Time: Pesto can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of brown.
  • Use a Large Pan: When tossing the pasta with the sauce, use a large pan so that there is plenty of room to stir.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Angel hair pasta with chicken and avocado pesto is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy, flavorful pesto sauce coats the pasta and chicken perfectly, and the avocado adds a touch of richness and creaminess. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!

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