Lemon and Herb Angel Hair with Grilled Chicken

A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor. The angel hair pasta is light and fluffy, the lemon and herb dressing is bright and refreshing, and the grilled chicken is moist and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

This recipe was inspired by a trip to Italy that I took a few years ago. I was staying in a small town in Tuscany, and I had the opportunity to eat at a local trattoria. One of the dishes that I ordered was a simple angel hair pasta with lemon and herbs. It was so delicious that I knew I had to recreate it at home. I've been making this dish ever since, and it's become one of my favorite weeknight meals.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions.
3. While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat.
5. Add the grilled chicken to the bowl and toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The angel hair pasta is cooked in a large pot of salted water, which helps to extract the starch from the pasta and make it more flavorful.
• The lemon and herb dressing is made with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. The olive oil adds richness and flavor, the lemon juice adds brightness and acidity, and the oregano and basil add a touch of freshness.
• The grilled chicken is cooked over medium heat until it is cooked through. This helps to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.