Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta
Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta balances tender strands of angel hair with juicy bites of chicken, bright lemon, and a whisper of herbs. The olive oil and a touch of butter create a clean, silky coating without heaviness, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch. Serve when you want something light yet satisfying with a citrusy lift.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.97 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until slightly firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes, or as directed on the package.
- 2
Toss the pasta with the chicken, oil, lemon juice, parsley, butter, marjoram, and garlic powder. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Calories 399.92 kcal High 20%
- Protein 24.14 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 48.61 g 18%
- Total Fat 12.21 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.46 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.61 mg High 26%
- Sodium 366.41 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.46 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 223.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 10.08 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 399.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Lighter Lemon Chicken Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 399.92 calories and 24.14 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 366.41 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.46 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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