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A bowl of creamy chicken pasta, illustrating the texture of the sauce in the Angel Chicken Recipe.

Angel Chicken Recipe: A Creamy, Dreamy Pasta Dish

Discover the ultimate Angel Chicken Recipe, featuring tender chicken and delicate pasta in a rich, heavenly cream sauce. This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner is perfect for any night of the week and ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Whisk

Instructions
 

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken broth, softened cream cheese, and Italian seasoning. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt into the sauce. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained angel hair pasta to the skillet.
  5. Toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are well-coated in the creamy sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Don't overcook the angel hair pasta; it should be al dente.
Reserve a small amount of pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
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