Angel hair pasta with peppers and chicken is an amazing dish that is a welcome addition to the pasta family. Angel hair is extremely thin pasta with a diameter ranging between .85-.92 mm. It is very fun to eat angel hair pasta due to the thinness of the noodles. The peppers and chicken in this recipe work together to make a well-rounded meal that has all the essential ingredients as well as taste. You will not regret making this dish.
Health Benefits
The peppers in this dish contain capsaicin, the active ingredient responsible for spiciness. Moderate doses of capsaicin can help the body to regulate its temperature by inducing perspiration and regulating blood circulation. It also helps to strengthen the immune system and regulate appetite. Consuming capsaicin will help prevent you from overeating which is just what you want if losing weight is a major concern. It also helps to thwart the development of certain cancers and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Ingredients
tsp olive oil: 1
tbsp minced garlic: 1
large red bell pepper – julienned: 1
oz water chestnuts – sliced: 8
cup sugar snap pea pods: 1
thick slices deli chicken – smoked: 6
tbsp onion powder: 1
tsp ground black pepper: 1/4
pinch salt: 1
cup chicken broth: 1
oz angel hair pasta : 16
How To Make Angel Hair Pasta with Peppers and Chicken
- Heat the olive oil to medium high heat using a large skillet.
- Add the bell pepper, garlic,water chestnuts, and pea pods.
- Cover the skillet.
- Cook for 5 mins on medium low heat.
- Cut the chicken into strips, approximately 1/4 in wide.
- Add the chicken, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the skillet.
- Cover and cook for 5 more mins.
- Heat the chicken broth to a near boil in a separate sauce pan.
- Pour the hot broth into the vegetable/chicken skillet.
- Toss and serve the mixture over cooked angel hair pasta immediately.
Trivia
Angel hair pasta is referred to as capellini in Italy.