Description
Chicken Carbonara is a creamy and comforting pasta dish that brings the taste of Italy to your kitchen. Featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luxurious sauce made from eggs and Parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, Chicken Carbonara promises a delightful dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the bacon or pancetta until crispy. Drain excess fat but leave some for flavor; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with chicken and bacon. Pour in the egg mixture while tossing vigorously; add reserved pasta water slowly if needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg