Best Caesar Angel Hair Pasta

We used a whole bottle of Caesar dressing in this sauce and have no regrets. With bacon, lemon juice, Parmesan, and LOTS of black pepper, it’s ridiculously good.

Caesar Angel Hair Pasta

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 35 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz. angel hair
• 1 tbsp. 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. creamy Caesar dressing
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. 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 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 bacon 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, lemon juice, and parsley and 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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