Thursday, May 14, 2020

Caesar Angel Hair Pasta

Caesar Angel Hair Pasta from Delish.com

Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients
12 oz angel hair pasta
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 pt cream Caesar dressing
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 T juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c freshly chopped parsley

Directions
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair until al dente.  Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.  Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and then add to skillet.  Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side.  Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into strips.  Wipe skillet clean.
3. Return skillet to medium heat.  Add bacon and cook until crispy.  Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.  Reserve about two tablespoons of back fat in skillet.
4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.  Pour in broth to deglaze pan. Stir in Caesar dressing and bring mixture to a low simmer.  Add angel hair, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and parsley, and then toss until combined.  (If sauce is too thick, gradually add pasta water, about 1/4 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency.)

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