Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
Pasta featuring flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and healthy fats in the form of olive oil and pine nuts. No sauce required.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 ounces whole grain angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes (I use scissors) and place in small bowl. Cover with hot water and let sit while you proceed with recipe (at least 10 minutes).
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, but don't add any salt or oil. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Season with kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
- Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. Add the tomatoes and liquid to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Add pasta, basil, and pine nuts to skillet and toss well. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you want to use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, you won't need to soak them. Substitute the oil from the jar for the extra virgin olive oil.
Shrimp, peeled and deveined, works equally well in this recipe in lieu of the chicken.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
Serving Size
0 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
393
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
550
mg
23
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
29
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.