Ahhh yes 😍 You mean Angel Chicken Pasta—a creamy, comforting pasta dish loaded with chicken and often a touch of garlic, cheese, and sometimes spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Here’s a simple, flavorful version you can make at home:
Angel Chicken Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 12 oz angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped), red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Cook chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Optional: add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine pasta & chicken
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Serve
- Garnish with extra Parmesan, black pepper, or fresh parsley.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or cream cheese thinned with milk.
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra veggies.
- Use chicken thighs for more tender, juicy bites.
- Sprinkle crushed red pepper for a little heat.
This is basically a creamy, dreamy chicken pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes 😏
I can also give a baked version with cheese melted on top for an even cozier dinner if you want.
Do you want me to give that baked version?
