Roasted Chicken and Angel Hair

The simple preparation of this one-dish roasted chicken, onion and garlic tossed with pasta recipe has the best flavor.

Servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion thinly sliced in rings
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion thinly sliced in rings
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven 400ºF. Coat 2-quart oblong baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
In baking dish, stir together onion, garlic, basil, red pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Coat chicken with mixture. Bake chicken, uncovered, 45 minutes or until done.
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain. When chicken is done, add pasta to dish with remaining olive oil, cheese, and season to taste, mixing well.

Nutritional Info

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 353, Protein (g) 30, Carbohydrate (g) 31, Fat (g) 11, Cal. from Fat (%)29, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 76, Sodium (mg) 187, Total Sugars 3, Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 lean meat

Terrific Tip: Perk up those taste buds with red pepper flakes but may be omitted if mouth is sensitive.

Nutritional Nugget: Protein rich food such as lean chicken breast is important to promote healing after chemotherapy.