Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken Carbonara, a delightful twist on the classic pasta dish. With tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious Parmesan sauce, this Italian-American favorite is sure to become a regular on your dinner menu.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add minced garlic and sauté. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, cream, and black pepper.
- Combine: Reduce heat, return pasta to skillet, pour in egg mixture, toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cooked chicken until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is off heat or on low when adding the egg mixture.
- Pancetta can be substituted for a more traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
