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Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon

A combination of cream cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese makes this Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon extremly rich.

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Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon

A combination of cream cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese makes this Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon extremly rich and satisfying.

Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon and Chicken in a skillet.

Lots of garlic, crumbled bacon, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning add tons of flavor to this easy pasta dish.

How To Serve Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon

Because this pasta dish is so rich, I like to serve it in small portions with a garden salad with Creamy Italian Dressing and Pepperoncini Garlic Bread.

Creamy Angel Hair in large skillet.

Type Of Pasta

I like the delicate texture of Angel Hair pasta in this recipe but you can use spaghetti, fettuccini, or linguine instead.

Make It Spicy

I add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for some spiciness. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper if you want it spicier.

Close-up of Creamy Angel Hair Pasta.

Type Of Seasoning

You can use either Cajun or Creole Seasoning to season the chicken. My favorite is Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.

Storage

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 days. Much longer than that and the texture of Angel Hair really breaks down. If you use spaghetti or linguine, it will keep a day or two longer.

Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon and Chicken in large skillet with tongs.

Recommended Equipment For Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Bacon

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken in a serving bowl.

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Ingredients

Equipment Pasta Pot, nonstick skillet

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook Angel Hair pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid and drain pasta. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet.

  3. 3

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with Cajun seasoning. Heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set it aside with the bacon.

  4. 4

    Add garlic to skillet and cook 1 minute. Add cream cheese, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and stir until cream cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Stir in diced tomatoes and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Turn heat to low and stir in mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Add angel hair pasta, chicken, and bacon to skillet and mix into the sauce. If sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved cooking liquid.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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