Creamy Chicken Angel Hair

Submitted by RachelB-KY

"This is delicious! The sauce is very creamy. In a hurry to make something it's very simple yet...very delicious."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (or thin spaghetti)
• 1 1⁄4 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large carrot, diced (or 1/2 cup baby carrots)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
2. In the same skillet, saute carrot in butter and remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the onion, celery, and garlic; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until tender.
3. Stir in the cream, bacon, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Return chicken to the pan.
4. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[daynasu]

This was a great recipe! I made it without the bacon, but I think it may have added a lot to the flavor. I'm not a big fan of carrot, but I left it in and was glad I did.