Punky's It's Almost Payday Chicken and Angel Hair
Satisfy your cravings without overspending with Punky's It's Almost Payday Chicken and Angel Hair—an easy, budget-friendly dinner that feels indulgent. This recipe combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with perfectly cooked angel hair pasta tossed in a garlicky butter sauce infused with savory chicken broth. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and optional fresh parsley, this dish is a deliciously simple way to elevate weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for when time is tight but you still want a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect keywords: budget-friendly chicken recipe, quick pasta dinner, garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 8 ounces Angel hair pasta
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Step 3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Let the broth simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Step 5
While the sauce is simmering, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Step 6
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic-butter sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 8
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined.
Step 9
Top the pasta with the sliced chicken and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and wallet-friendly 'It's Almost Payday Chicken and Angel Hair'!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (951.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2153.9 |
| Total Fat 91.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | |
| Cholesterol 434.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4080.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 177.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.2g | |
| Protein 157.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 590.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1251.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories