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Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

This Honey Lemon Chicken Pasta is ready in 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal! Pair with a simple salad or veggies for a full meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta cooked according to package directions
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 1 tablespoon for cooking chicken
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning blend for sauce + more for sprinkling over chicken
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • leaves from 2 or 3 sprigs of thyme optional and to taste
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Instructions

Make the Pasta 
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  1. Cook according to directions on box, drain, and set aside.
Make the Chicken
  1. To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add the honey, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, optional thyme, and stir to combine; set sauce aside.
  2. To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken, generously sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, and cook chicken over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
  3. Turn heat to medium-low, and carefully add the sauce noting that it may bubble up in the first few seconds.
  4. Allow sauce to bubble at a low boil for about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and reduced some, and chicken is cooked through. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout.
Assemble the Pasta
  1. Add pasta to skillet with the chicken and toss to combine and coat. Serve immediately.
  2. Chicken and pasta are best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently prior to serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 1258mg (52%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 39g (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1258mg 52%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 39g 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.