Chicken Bacon Caesar Pasta

4.34 from 9 votes

Chicken Bacon Caesar Pasta

Chicken bacon Caesar pasta is quick, easy, creamy pasta heaven. Studded with crispy crackles of bacon, chunks of tender juicy chicken, and bound together with a thick Caesar dressing, it’s a full meal that masquerades as a hot pasta salad.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 913kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

12 oz angel hair pasta
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips or chunked
salt & pepper to taste
6 slices thick cut bacon sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 pint creamy Caesar dressing
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup finely diced fresh flat leaf parsley optional

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve one cup of pasta water before straining.
12 oz angel hair pasta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken and season it with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through- about 5-6 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate, set aside.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt & pepper
To the same skillet, add the bacon and fry until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess grease. Drain excess grease, reserving about two tablespoons worth in the skillet.
6 slices thick cut bacon
Reduce the heat to medium low. Add in the garlic, stirring and cooking, about a minute or until fragrant. Slowly stir in the broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze the pan and loosen up those yummy browned bits. Cook until the broth has reduced by half.
2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chicken broth
Stir in the dressing and bring the sauce to a slow simmer. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
1 pint creamy Caesar dressing
Stir in the cheese, lemon juice, and parsley- if using- until evenly incorporated and the cheese is melted.
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely diced fresh flat leaf parsley
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss until it's evenly coated in the Caesar sauce.
Garnish with additional Parmesan to serve. You can also sprinkle with extra bacon crumbled and parsley when plating to serve. Enjoy.

Notes

You can replace the chicken with shrimp if desired.
Feel free to season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic, or any other combination of spices you like while cooking it.
Make sure to reserve the pasta water for the sauce. The starch in the pasta water helps the sauce come together nicely.

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