Description
Creamy Chicken Carbonara Pasta is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender chicken, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and a velvety sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting and indulgent pasta dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté pancetta or bacon until crispy; set aside while keeping the fat in the skillet.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in the same skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 7 minutes per side). Remove and slice.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Add spaghetti to the skillet with reserved pasta water; pour in the creamy mixture while tossing over low heat to avoid scrambling eggs.
- Serve topped with crispy pancetta and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 190mg