Description
Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, indulgent dish that effortlessly transports you to Italy with every bite. Juicy chicken breasts are perfectly sautéed with crispy pancetta and tossed with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich sauce made from heavy cream, egg yolks, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe makes for an ideal weeknight dinner or special occasion meal, ensuring your family and friends will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 ounces pancetta (or bacon)
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large egg yolks
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Add diced chicken and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown.
- Whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Combine drained pasta with the skillet mixture. Pour in the creamy sauce while tossing everything together. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg