Creamy Chicken Angel Hair

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.